The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, commonly referred to by its abbreviation THAAD, is an anti-missile ballistic interceptor of the United States. It’s the only U.S. system capable of intercepting targets inside and outside the atmosphere. Check out this fact sheet display and the timeline on which this defensive weapon has been in service or […] More

Catherine Ni has been appointed vice president of close combat systems at aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin. Ni said Friday on LinkedIn she had spent roughly the past nine months holding the same position in an acting capacity, during which time she learned many things, had to think outside the box and became connected with "many great individuals across the enterprise."

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Jim Taiclet, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin and a two-time Wash100 awardee, said the U.S. needs to prevent future armed conflict by investing in digital technologies. "What we're trying to do at our company is be a bit of a path finder, to drive 21st century digital technologies into our armed forces and national defense," Taiclet told CNBC's Jim Cramer in an interview.

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Jim Taiclet, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin and a two-time Wash100 awardee, said the U.S. needs to prevent future armed conflict by investing in digital technologies. "What we're trying to do at our company is be a bit of a path finder, to drive 21st century digital technologies into our armed forces and national defense," Taiclet told CNBC's Jim Cramer in an interview.

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HawkEye 360 raised an additional $10 million in the second and final close of its Series D-1 funding round. The radio frequency data analytics company said Wednesday that investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and company insiders brought the Series D-1 total to $68 million.

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Israel has a long history of having conflicts with its neighbors. Throughout the years, the country honed its national security measures, such as weaponry and defense systems, to protect its borders and people from imminent enemy attacks.   One of Israel’s prides is the Iron Dome. For a decade, the Iron Dome has been reliable […] More

A sample return capsule carrying specimens from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu has landed on Earth. The capsule, released by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from space, was recovered at the Department of Defense-owned Utah Test and Training Range, seven years after it left the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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Airbus U.S. Space & Defense pioneers innovation for the nation’s defense industry through its satellite, geospace, intelligence, cyber, space, and communications systems portfolio. The company strengthens the government’s aerospace capabilities by working closely with the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, National Security agencies, and other aerospace-focused partners. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.’s Leaders, […] More

The United States has the largest defense expenditures among all nations globally. In the year 2022 alone, the nation’s expenditure amounted to a staggering $877 billion—more than the next ten countries combined at $849 billion. As we delve into the year 2023, defense allocation accounts for 16.4% of the federal government’s budget, translating to a […] More

Aerospace and defense leaders are indispensable in bolstering national security and safeguarding the well-being of United States citizens. They are at the forefront of supplying cutting-edge equipment, advanced weaponry, and sophisticated systems to maintain aerial supremacy and assert dominance in the face of imminent threats. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and expertise empowers the nation’s […] More

Eric Brown, vice president for mission strategy and advanced capabilities at Lockheed Martin, said policy and security requirements are hindering U.S. defense companies from addressing the increasing demand for space technologies from international military customers, SpaceNews reported Monday. “We’re seeing greater collaboration among nations from a military and operational perspective. But frankly, policy and security […] More

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army will work on further advancing space-enabled defense systems to enhance Beyond Line of Sight connectivity under a cooperative research and development agreement.  The aerospace and defense company said Tuesday its collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s aviation and missile center will focus on satellite communications for […] More