Lockheed
Coverage of Lockheed in the Nexus archive.
- Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive components and oil and gas industry parts to accelerate weapons production for the Pentagon. Companies like Castelion are using auto industry chips and fracking pipes to build rocket motors, aiming to meet high demand while reducing costs and lead times. Traditional defense contractors such as Lockheed and Northrop Grumman warn of rocket motor shortages, prompting new entrants to adopt methods from drugmakers and leverage alternative supply chains.
- The Navy can’t afford to slow-roll its new trainer, even as competitors drop
The Navy must expedite replacing the T-45 trainer as Boeing and Lockheed exit the competition, according to columnist Robbin Laird. Service officials emphasize the need to proceed despite the reduced competition.
- The Lockheed-Tanaka bagman
The article references a quote by British spy fiction author John le Carré about a covert meeting place where individuals from various clandestine and opportunistic backgrounds gather. It mentions the 'Lockheed-Tanaka bagman' in the context of such a convergence, though specific details about the case or individuals are not elaborated in the provided excerpt.