Defense Contractors

Erik Prince gets a police escort
Global

Gang violence in Haiti is so bad the government is hiring 200 armed men from Blackwater founder Erik Prince to quell the crisis

By Danica Coto and The Associated Press
August 15, 2025
Alex Karp, CEO and co-founder of Palantir Technologies
Tech

With defense tech booming and Palantir stock up 323% over the past year, CEO Alex Karp has finally been vindicated

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April 15, 2025
Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining with federal unions at agencies involved with national security
Politics

Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining with federal unions at agencies involved with national security

By Darlene Superville and The Associated Press
March 28, 2025
A Ukrainian soldier holds an FPV drone at arm’s length during military exercises on March 15, 2025 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Tech

With Ukraine showing the need for drones and AI, a new breed of defense company hopes to cash in on Europe’s $865 billion drive to counter Russia without America’s help

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March 24, 2025
Elon Musk’s companies have billions in federal contracts but also deep ties to China. Trump said it makes him ‘susceptible’ as a businessman 
Politics

Elon Musk’s companies have billions in federal contracts but also deep ties to China. Trump said it makes him ‘susceptible’ as a businessman 

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March 22, 2025
Eurofighter Typhoon heading to the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Constanta, Romania
Features

Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup

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March 9, 2025
Palmer Luckey poses while crossing his arms
Tech

Palmer Luckey’s defense company, which thrived during Trump’s first term, is planning a gargantuan Ohio facility that will add 4,000 new jobs

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January 16, 2025
U.S. Navy looks to ‘take victory from the jaws of defeat’ by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform
Tech

U.S. Navy looks to ‘take victory from the jaws of defeat’ by transforming stealthy ship into hypersonic weapons platform

By David Sharp and The Associated Press
November 30, 2024
Anduril’s chair consulted with Trump on revamping US military
Politics

Anduril’s chair consulted with Trump on revamping US military

By Tom Giles, Ashlee Vance, Katrina Manson and Bloomberg
November 16, 2024
U.S. jury awards $42 million to 3 former Abu Ghraib detainees, holding Virginia military contractor responsible
Finance

U.S. jury awards $42 million to 3 former Abu Ghraib detainees, holding Virginia military contractor responsible

By Matthew Barakat and The Associated Press
November 13, 2024
he sky is reflected on the facade of Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems facility.
Finance

Raytheon allegedly paid bribes to secure lucrative contracts. Now it’s paying $252 million to settle the charges

By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak and The Associated Press
October 16, 2024
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Politics

Ukrainian president’s visit will show how U.S. military aid goes to American workers

By Tara Copp and The Associated Press
September 21, 2024
SpaceX wins $843 million NASA contract to bring the International Space Station out of orbit when its lifespan ends in a few years
Tech

SpaceX wins $843 million NASA contract to bring the International Space Station out of orbit when its lifespan ends in a few years

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June 27, 2024
Failure to back Ukraine aid could hurt US economy and defense contractors, says Germany: ‘We shouldn’t take freedom for granted’
Finance

Failure to back Ukraine aid could hurt US economy and defense contractors, says Germany: ‘We shouldn’t take freedom for granted’

By Arne Delfs and Bloomberg
February 18, 2024
Corporate image of hands typing on a laptop keyboard in an outdoor environment, perhaps a balcony, a garden or a rooftop terrace.
Politics

Sensitive U.S. military information has been sent to Mali for years thanks to a simple typo. Now the Russia-friendly government will get access to it

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July 17, 2023

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