Latest "national defense industrial association" stories

Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund

The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.

7 months ago

Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand

Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.

8 months ago

Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry

Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.

12 months ago

Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution

Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.

13 months ago

Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress

“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.

13 months ago

Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down

Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

14 months ago