False job claims fuel huge DOD budgets Biden touts the alleged benefits of the “Arsenal of Democracy” — that myth could threaten our peace and prosperity Salon · Feb 27, 2024
J.P. Morgan, State Street withdraw from Climate Action 100+ Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Feb 20, 2024
GlobalFoundries to Receive $1.5 Billion In Funding from U.S. CHIPS Act The United States Department of Commerce and GlobalFoundires announced on Monday that the US will be awarding GlobalFoundries with $1.5 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The latest domestic chip fab to receive money under the act, GlobalFoundries's funding will be spent to upgrade company's New York… AnandTech · Feb 20, 2024
How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia Elon Musk - the owner ofElon Musk - the owner of SpaceX, the world’s most successful rocket launcher – seized on the failure to prevail over state-owned China Great Wall Industry Corp (CGWIC) as Jakarta’s company of choice for putting satellites into space. The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024
How Russia-Ukraine war is boosting US economy, defense industry India has been facing criticism from policymakers in the US and West for trying to profit from the Ukraine war as it emerged as one of the key buyers of cheap Russia oil in the wake of Western sanctions. External affairs minister S Jaishankar had, time and again, defended India's… The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024
Polish President Duda meets Lockheed Martin CEO to discuss security Poland's president meets with Lockheed Martin CEO to discuss strengthening security and continued US investment in Poland's military weapons and equipment. Top News · Feb 14, 2024
Saudi companies to manufacture parts for Lockheed's THAAD defense system Learn about the recent collaboration between Saudi companies and Lockheed Martin as they work together to produce components for the THAAD defense system. Top News · Feb 5, 2024
Nuclear power on the moon: NASA wraps up 1st phase of ambitious reactor project NASA is wrapping up the design phase of a project to develop concepts for a small, electricity-generating nuclear fission reactor for use on the moon. Space · Feb 2, 2024
The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward The sale of the 40 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to dozens of other jets became linked to Sweden's accession to NATO, after Turkey had objected. WEKU · Jan 27, 2024
LMT Earnings Watch: Is Lockheed Martin a Strong Buy in 2024? Defense major Lockheed Martin (LMT) will release its fourth-quarter results on January 23. Analysts expect its earnings and revenue to decline year-over-year. The defense sector is currently experiencing tailwinds due to the rise in geopolitical conflicts and increasing defense budgets. So, despite the potential decline in earnings and revenue, is… StockNews.com · Jan 22, 2024
Australia to manufacture missiles from next year Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract. AAP · Jan 16, 2024
NASA unveils its revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet (photos, video) NASA and Lockheed Martin showed off the finished X-59 Quesst jet today, which promises to usher in a new era of quieter supersonic flight. Space · Jan 12, 2024
NASA to unveil new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet on Jan. 12 NASA and Lockheed Martin are finally ready to unveil the new X-59 Quesst, a supersonic jet designed to break the sound barrier without creating a thunderous sonic boom. Space · Jan 5, 2024
The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force Runs Over James Madison 31-21 The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force Runs Over James Madison 31-21 The Falcons Nuke the Dukes Contact/Follow @Sean or @MWCWire After going winless in the month of November, following an 8-0 start to the season, Air Force corrects course ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Game Preview, How To Watch, Odds, Prediction The Air Force Falcons look to fly high once more in 2023 and take down the James Madison Dukes. Here's how to watch and what to watch for.
Zenger · Dec 15, 2023 Striking Photos Show US Testing Anti-ship Missile Defense Capabilities It is designed to deliver persistent electronic surveillance and attacks against naval threats like anti-ship missiles.
AAP · Dec 15, 2023 Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023 New Rockets Set To Launch In 2024 Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 UK factories help build the jets used by the Israeli military. They should be stopped Politicians won’t listen – so a growing protest movement is working to end Britain’s contribution to the destruction, says author Amelia Horgan
Space · Dec 2, 2023 Lockheed Martin's 'Tantrum' tech could help get satellites up and running without the wait Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace are combining to launch a demonstrator that aims to slash the time it takes spacecraft payloads to become operational.
StockNews.com · Nov 28, 2023 Rising Defense Demands Will Be a Boon for These 3 Industry Leaders As year end approaches, we’ve seen a major change in the geopolitical conflict picture as larger scale confrontations draw out, and new confrontations involve larger, and more, players than over the past few decades. This uptick in real and potential nation state conflicts means the weapons of war and defense…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023 Ukraine’s arms industry boss calls for country to be ‘arsenal of the free world’ Oleksandr Kamyshin aims to revive state sector and coordinate private enterprises to boost export of weapons
Space · Nov 19, 2023 NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet heads for a new red, white and blue paint job The X-59 Quesst may be "quiet" when it breaks the sound barrier, but it now supports a loud color scheme.
Barchart · Nov 13, 2023 2 Defense Stocks in Focus as Global Conflicts Continue With defense spending set to continue as major global conflicts continue to rage on, here's a look at two stocks known for scoring outsized military contracts.
Space · Nov 10, 2023 US military gives Lockheed Martin $33.7 million to develop nuclear spacecraft The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory just awarded $33.7 million to Lockheed Martin to help 'mature high-power nuclear electric power and propulsion technologies and spacecraft design.'