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Building the Base Episode 24: Raanan Horowitz
In this week’s episode of Building the Base, Hondo and Lauren join Raanan Horowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America, to discuss the future of the defense industrial…
Event Recaps – March 19, 2023
BENS NY Metro welcomed former Colombian Ambassador to the United States, Juan Carlos Pinzon, this week to discuss the important partnership between the United States and Colombia. Members focused on…
BENS Member Raj Shah
Shield Capital, a venture firm that invests in defense and space startups where BENS member Raj Shah is Managing Partner, announced that retired U.S. Air Force general David Goldfein has joined its…
Iran Discovers 8.5 Million Ton Lithium Deposit
The Iranian government claims it has discovered a massive deposit of lithium, potentially holding 8.5 million tons of the rare element. Mohammad Hadi Ahmadi, an official at Iran’s Ministry of…
Space Force Eyes True Anomaly’s Satellite ‘Pursuit’ Capability for Ops
WASHINGTON — Barely a year old, Colorado-based startup True Anomaly already has caught the attention of the Space Force for its planned artificial intelligence-powered software and highly maneuverable satellites designed…
Pentagon Creates Cell to Oversee Expansion of Weapon Production Lines
The Pentagon has created a new cell within its acquisition office to oversee the expansion of weapon production lines amid a growing need to replenish munition stockpiles given to Ukraine.…
Chinese Actions in South America Pose Risks to U.S. Safety, Senior Military Commanders Tell Congress
Recent Chinese actions, like financing a $3 billion container port, establishing a space monitoring station near the Straits of Magellan and buying lithium mining operations in three South American nations,…
Lockheed Martin’s Plan to ‘Ignite’ Space Innovation
SATELLITE 2023 — Defense sector behemoth Lockheed Martin Space has established a new unit, called Ignite, designed to not just foster innovation but rapidly mature new technologies in order to…
Munitions Return to a Place of Prominence in National Security
Munitions are the currency of exchange in armed conflicts. The existing acquisition and procurement process exposes the defense industrial base to significant short- and long-term risks: hampering America’s capacity to…