defense contractor
Coverage of defense contractor in the Nexus archive.
- US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia, documents show
The US military is establishing a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in southeastern Australia, beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, to counter China's military expansion. The $30 million project, set to reach full capacity by 2028, will store equipment in Melbourne before relocating to a base in Bandiana, Victoria, with operations coordinated with Australia's Department of Defence.
- Hanwha Aerospace Eyes Germany, UK Arms Deals as Demand Surges
Hanwha Aerospace, a leading defense contractor, is seeking arms deals in Germany and the UK as demand for its armored vehicles and munitions rises. The company has manufactured ground weapons for nearly 50 years.
- Former Defense Contractor Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Espionage
John Murray Rowe Jr., a former defense contractor from Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced to 126 months in prison for attempted espionage. He will also serve three years of supervised release and pay a $25,000 fine. The case involves serious national security violations by a contractor with access to sensitive defense information.