• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconAerospace and defense

Aerospace and defense

Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. on May 8, 2025. (Photo: Nathan Howard/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
Newsletters
The problem with U.S. AI policy
By Andrew NuscaJuly 10, 2026
Palmer Luckey wearing a lime green shirt with his hands up gesturing
Success
Anduril’s billionaire founder warns U.S. colleges are falling behind China—where students are learning AI. And it’s already ‘hollowed out’ companies
By Preston ForeJuly 8, 2026
SpaceX executives celebrate the IPO with confetti
C-Suite
Meet the SpaceX insiders Elon Musk trusts to run his $2.4 trillion dollar empire
By Lily Mae LazarusJune 20, 2026
SpaceX headquarters outside
Startups & Venture
SpaceX’s first employee, Tom Mueller, thinks the historic IPO is just the beginning
By Lily Mae LazarusJune 12, 2026
Silicon Valley insiders warn U.S. defense supply chain is unprepared for modern warfare
AI
Silicon Valley insiders warn U.S. defense supply chain is unprepared for modern warfare
By Sebastian HerreraJune 11, 2026
Meet the SpaceX employees who are set to become multimillionaires thanks to its IPO: from execs to even welders
Success
Meet the SpaceX employees who are set to become multimillionaires thanks to its IPO: from execs to even welders
By Preston ForeJune 11, 2026
Furientis missile launches from the ground during a test.
Startups & Venture
Exclusive: ‘We’re spending millions to stop threats that cost thousands’: Startup Furientis aims to revolutionize defense
By Lily Mae LazarusMay 14, 2026
Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei speaking at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023 in Park City, Utah. (Photo: Stuart Isett/Fortune)
Newsletters
Anthropic uses AI to fix software bugs
By Andrew NuscaApril 8, 2026
The four Artemis II astronauts wearing their orange suits
Success
Artemis II’s astronauts are on their way home—a six-figure salary but no overtime or hazard pay awaits them back on Earth
By Preston ForeApril 7, 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
AI
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo calling OpenAI staff ‘gullible’ as company confirms supply chain risk designation
By Beatrice NolanMarch 6, 2026
Side-by-side photos of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
AI
The Anthropic–OpenAI feud and their Pentagon dispute expose a deeper problem with AI safety
By Sharon GoldmanMarch 5, 2026
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth standing in front of a podium with a Pentagon sign behind him, gesturing with his hands outstretched and looking angry.
AI
The Pentagon’s fight with Anthropic was the first real test for how we will control powerful AI. The bad news: we all failed
By Jeremy KahnMarch 3, 2026
Photo of Sam Altman
AI
Sam Altman says OpenAI is renegotiating with the Pentagon after an ‘opportunistic and sloppy’ deal
By Beatrice NolanMarch 3, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defends decision to strike Pentagon deal after Anthropic blacklisting, admits ‘optics don’t look good’
By Jeremy KahnMarch 2, 2026
Asian aviation stocks plunge as Iran conflict forces airlines to cancel flights over Middle Eastern airspace
Asia
Asian aviation stocks plunge as Iran conflict forces airlines to cancel flights over Middle Eastern airspace
By Angelica AngMarch 1, 2026
1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
5
Most Popular
Success
Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stockplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
Success
‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billionplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
AI
'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimisticplaceholder alt text
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.