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General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
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Former Navy official Sean Stackley joins L3 Technologies
Sean Stackley, the former assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, is heading to industry — though not with one of the mainstay naval primes as some might have predicted.
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Brazil defense minister: Space partnership with US not dead yet
For years, the U.S. and Brazil have attempted to nail down a partnership that would enable satellites to launch from the latter’s Alcantara site. Despite years of obstacles, Brazil’s defense minister is optimistic that progress is happening.
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Interview: L3 CEO Michael Strianese reflects on two decades of leadership
L3 Technologies touts more than $10 billion in revenue, 84 percent of which supports defense. But about two decades ago, L3 was an amalgamation of businesses divested by Lockheed at a time when defense spending nosedived.
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The next Sputnik: Here’s why US stands to lose technological edge to China
As defense companies struggle to balance the interests of the military customers with those of shareholders, the Pentagon needs to rethink how it buys or else risk sacrificing its technological edge.
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![Afghanistan sucked the oxygen out of the room — at the worst time [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635774149453314197-dfn-us-bae-circmjpg.jpg?w=300)
Afghanistan sucked the oxygen out of the room — at the worst time [Editorial]
Perhaps the distraction that came during the last 15 years would be less of a concern if not for the unfortunate timing. But technologies that before were pie-in-the-sky concepts, now define the future of warfare. We’ve fallen behind.
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![When domestic cyber becomes a military problem [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cryptography.jpg.jpg?w=300)
When domestic cyber becomes a military problem [Editorial]
Laws intended to establish roles and responsibilities within the government did not necessarily account for the prospect of global networks. Or cyberwar. And yet, here we are.
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Interview: BAE Systems CEO DeMuro talks priority programs, and the Trump ‘proactive’ approach
In a wide-ranging interview with Defense News, the chief of the BAE Systems U.S. subsidiary speaks about program priorities, the new administration as a catalyst for progress, the benefit of industry perspective at the Pentagon, and the ‘bemusing’ concerns expressed on the Hill.
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Interview: Harris CEO Bill Brown on narrowing the corporate focus
Defense News spoke to Harris Corporation’s CEO to find out where the company sees its future opportunity, and how narrowing focus can enable growth.
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General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
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Former Navy official Sean Stackley joins L3 Technologies
Sean Stackley, the former assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, is heading to industry — though not with one of the mainstay naval primes as some might have predicted.
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Brazil defense minister: Space partnership with US not dead yet
For years, the U.S. and Brazil have attempted to nail down a partnership that would enable satellites to launch from the latter’s Alcantara site. Despite years of obstacles, Brazil’s defense minister is optimistic that progress is happening.
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Interview: L3 CEO Michael Strianese reflects on two decades of leadership
L3 Technologies touts more than $10 billion in revenue, 84 percent of which supports defense. But about two decades ago, L3 was an amalgamation of businesses divested by Lockheed at a time when defense spending nosedived.
-
The next Sputnik: Here’s why US stands to lose technological edge to China
As defense companies struggle to balance the interests of the military customers with those of shareholders, the Pentagon needs to rethink how it buys or else risk sacrificing its technological edge.
-
Afghanistan sucked the oxygen out of the room — at the worst time [Editorial]
Perhaps the distraction that came during the last 15 years would be less of a concern if not for the unfortunate timing. But technologies that before were pie-in-the-sky concepts, now define the future of warfare. We’ve fallen behind.
-
When domestic cyber becomes a military problem [Editorial]
Laws intended to establish roles and responsibilities within the government did not necessarily account for the prospect of global networks. Or cyberwar. And yet, here we are.
-
Interview: BAE Systems CEO DeMuro talks priority programs, and the Trump ‘proactive’ approach
In a wide-ranging interview with Defense News, the chief of the BAE Systems U.S. subsidiary speaks about program priorities, the new administration as a catalyst for progress, the benefit of industry perspective at the Pentagon, and the ‘bemusing’ concerns expressed on the Hill.
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Interview: Harris CEO Bill Brown on narrowing the corporate focus
Defense News spoke to Harris Corporation’s CEO to find out where the company sees its future opportunity, and how narrowing focus can enable growth.
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General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
-
Former Navy official Sean Stackley joins L3 Technologies
Sean Stackley, the former assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, is heading to industry — though not with one of the mainstay naval primes as some might have predicted.
-
Brazil defense minister: Space partnership with US not dead yet
For years, the U.S. and Brazil have attempted to nail down a partnership that would enable satellites to launch from the latter’s Alcantara site. Despite years of obstacles, Brazil’s defense minister is optimistic that progress is happening.
-
Interview: L3 CEO Michael Strianese reflects on two decades of leadership
L3 Technologies touts more than $10 billion in revenue, 84 percent of which supports defense. But about two decades ago, L3 was an amalgamation of businesses divested by Lockheed at a time when defense spending nosedived.
-
The next Sputnik: Here’s why US stands to lose technological edge to China
As defense companies struggle to balance the interests of the military customers with those of shareholders, the Pentagon needs to rethink how it buys or else risk sacrificing its technological edge.
-
![Afghanistan sucked the oxygen out of the room — at the worst time [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635774149453314197-dfn-us-bae-circmjpg.jpg?w=492)
Afghanistan sucked the oxygen out of the room — at the worst time [Editorial]
Perhaps the distraction that came during the last 15 years would be less of a concern if not for the unfortunate timing. But technologies that before were pie-in-the-sky concepts, now define the future of warfare. We’ve fallen behind.
-
![When domestic cyber becomes a military problem [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cryptography.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
When domestic cyber becomes a military problem [Editorial]
Laws intended to establish roles and responsibilities within the government did not necessarily account for the prospect of global networks. Or cyberwar. And yet, here we are.
-
Interview: BAE Systems CEO DeMuro talks priority programs, and the Trump ‘proactive’ approach
In a wide-ranging interview with Defense News, the chief of the BAE Systems U.S. subsidiary speaks about program priorities, the new administration as a catalyst for progress, the benefit of industry perspective at the Pentagon, and the ‘bemusing’ concerns expressed on the Hill.
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Interview: Harris CEO Bill Brown on narrowing the corporate focus
Defense News spoke to Harris Corporation’s CEO to find out where the company sees its future opportunity, and how narrowing focus can enable growth.
