Jon Harper
Managing Editor
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Jon Harper is the Managing Editor for National Defense Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter @Jon_Harper_
Recent Articles
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Budget
Small Number of States Dominate Defense Spending
February 25, 2021A huge portion of U.S. defense spending is going to contractors and military personnel based in just a handful of states, according to data recently released by the Pentagon.
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Air Force News
JUST IN: Brown Wants More Data to Support Cuts to Legacy Systems
February 24, 2021Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. wants to be armed with more data to support his push for Congress and other stakeholders to cut legacy systems.
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Global Defense Market
Biden to Restrict ‘Buy American’ Waivers
February 22, 2021President Joe Biden recently issued a new “Executive Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers.” The directive will put waivers to “Buy American” laws in government contracting under additional scrutiny, although it’s unclear how impactful it will be when fully implemented, experts say.
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Defense Department
JUST IN: Austin Calls for More NATO Help in Countering China
February 19, 2021The United States needs its NATO allies to invest more in their military capabilities and help the Pentagon address the growing threat posed by China, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III said Feb. 19.
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International
London Calling for Military Tech Cooperation
February 18, 2021With extra money in its coffers for modernization, the U.K. Ministry of Defence is looking for additional opportunities to work with the United States on high-tech military capabilities.
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Budget
Federal AI Spending to Top $6 Billion
February 10, 2021Government investment in artificial intelligence is ramping up for researchers and contractors looking to work with Uncle Sam.
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Defense Department
Enthusiasm Growing at Pentagon for OTAs
February 04, 2021The Pentagon is using special contracting mechanisms to try to promote innovation and bring nontraditional partners into the acquisition fold.
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Defense Department
Defense Industry Could See Another Wave of Mergers, Acquisitions
February 02, 2021The defense industry could be on the cusp of further consolidation as contractors look to bolster their business portfolios and access to innovation through mergers and acquisitions, analysts say.
