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Lockheed Martin Warned 75,000 Jobs Were Tied to the F-22 Program

Lockheed Martin Warned 75,000 Jobs Were Tied to the F-22 Program

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a cornerstone of U.S. air power, has had a complex operational history marked by both strategic importance and sig...
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Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Eight years after U.S. prosecutors secretly charged China's Huawei Technologies with defrauding HSBC and other banks over its business with Iran, the case is finally heading for trial.
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U.S. Navy Submarine Fleet Faces Extensive Maintenance Delays, Impacting Operational Readiness

U.S. Navy Submarine Fleet Faces Extensive Maintenance Delays, Impacting Operational Readiness

The U.S. Navy's submarine fleet has experienced over 15,000 lost operational days in the last decade due to maintenance delays and downtime, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) study. These delays have resulted in an estimated $3.4 billion in crew and ship costs. The GAO report highlights that government-operated shipyards, responsible for nearly all submarine maintenance, completed only 11% of the work on time over the same period. A significant contributor to this issue is 'inactive idle time,' where submarines awaiting decommissioning spend thousands of days waiting for dry dock space, with crews still required to remain aboard. U.S. Representative Joe Courtney, a ranking member of the House Armed Services committee’s Seapower Subcommittee, acknowledged the delays but stated that the Navy had initiated corrective measures prior to the report's release, and the GAO report does not fully reflect ongoing improvements.
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North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent
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North Korea adds second destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea adds second destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent
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Huawei launches new foldable smartphone; Xiaomi and Apple set to follow

Huawei launches new foldable smartphone; Xiaomi and Apple set to follow

By David Kirton and Eduardo Baptista GUANGZHOU/BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Huawei launched its new flagship foldable smartphone series on Monday as it seeks to defend its lead in the Chinese market for premium handsets against Apple and Xiaomi, both of which are also unveiling new products.
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Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral and Roberto Samora BEIJING/SINGAPORE/SAO PAULO Sept 7 (Reuters) - China's private soybean processors face a costly fourth-quarter supply squeeze as inventories tighten in top exporter Brazil and tariffs keep U.S. cargoes largely out of reach.
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Asian Shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and Philippines Crucial for U.S. Warship Maintenance in Western Pacific

Asian Shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and Philippines Crucial for U.S. Warship Maintenance in Western Pacific

The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on shipyards in allied nations like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of its naval vessels in the Western Pacific. This strategy allows U.S. Seventh Fleet vessels to undergo complex overhauls closer to potential conflict zones, reducing the need to recall ships to the U.S. mainland for repairs. While U.S. law mandates that major warships be built domestically, outsourcing MRO to foreign yards offers greater flexibility, especially for forward-deployed vessels. Naval vessels homeported outside the United States are not strictly prohibited from receiving foreign MRO services, and deployed U.S.-homeported ships can also be serviced by foreign workers under specific conditions. This approach is particularly vital given the significant distance from the continental U.S. and Washington’s intensifying strategic competition with Beijing.
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China's exports expand faster in August, underpin economic growth

China's exports expand faster in August, underpin economic growth

BEIJING, Sept 8 (Reuters) - China's export growth picked up pace last month, remaining a key driver for an economy that is still grappling with tepid domestic demand and external uncertainties.
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Lockheed and Northrop Battled to Build America’s Next Advanced Fighter

Lockheed and Northrop Battled to Build America’s Next Advanced Fighter

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, represents a significant leap in aviation technology, but its journey began de...
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US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, U.S. Central Command said, including one off the coast of Kharg Island, near Iran's key oil export hub. 
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RAND Report Warns of U.S. Space Industry Workforce Shortage for Wartime Satellite Reconstitution

RAND Report Warns of U.S. Space Industry Workforce Shortage for Wartime Satellite Reconstitution

A recent RAND report, 'Breaking Glass, Missing Hands,' indicates that the United States lacks sufficient engineers, technicians, and assemblers to rapidly rebuild military space assets if they were destroyed in a conflict with China or Russia. The study, sponsored by Gen. Michael Guetlein, examined the feasibility of reconstituting lost satellite capabilities within 12 to 24 months, a significantly faster pace than the typical decade-long replacement cycle. Researchers analyzed labor statistics from late 2024 to early 2025 and interviewed industry and education representatives. The report identifies critical workforce gaps across three categories: engineers who design and test systems, skilled technicians and assemblers who build spacecraft, and specialists in advanced fields like infrared detection and radiation-hardened systems. The space sector struggles to compete for talent with higher-paying industries like AI and software, and faces challenges with security clearances and the time it takes for new h...