Breaking Defense Highlights Key Developments Over The Holidays
Despite the holiday break, the defense world saw significant developments, including a critical report on the F-35 program and major contract awards. The Pentagon inspector general found that the Defense Department did not adequately oversee Lockheed Martin’s maintenance for the F-35, while Boeing received an $8.6 billion contract to build new F-15 fighter jets for Israel. Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone also received an official military designation, potentially positioning it for a production contract. These stories and more were reported by Breaking Defense.