Spotlight On Defense

Sturm Ruger reported stronger gun sales in the second quarter, as the 2016 presidential race drives Americans to stock up on handguns and rifles.

Boeing reported its first quarterly loss in nearly seven years, hit by charges related to the 787, 747 and KC-46 tanker aircraft programs.

Boeing reported its first quarterly loss in nearly seven years, hit by charges related to the 787, 747 and KC-46 tanker aircraft programs.

The recent “lone wolf” terror attacks in Orlando and France have renewed concern about the cash-strapped Rio state’s ability to secure key venues.

Boeing said it had won orders and commitments for 182 aircraft worth a total of $26.8 billion at list prices during the course of the Farnborough Airshow this week.

Boeing said it had won orders and commitments for 182 aircraft worth a total of $26.8 billion at list prices during the course of the Farnborough Airshow this week.

Law enforcement are now using robots to save police officers’ lives in threatening situations like the Dallas sniper attack and the San Bernardino shooting.

Law enforcement are now using robots to save police officers’ lives in threatening situations like the Dallas sniper attack and the San Bernardino shooting.

President Obama’s decision to leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term speaks volumes about the difficulties the United States is facing in a post 9/11 world.

President Obama’s decision to leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term speaks volumes about the difficulties the United States is facing in a post 9/11 world.

A U.S. House of Representatives panel will debate legislation on Thursday intended to block Boeing's planned sale of dozens of commercial aircraft to Iran.

A U.S. House of Representatives panel will debate legislation on Thursday intended to block Boeing's planned sale of dozens of commercial aircraft to Iran.

Smith & Wesson believes it's too early to say if gun-control efforts will boost sales. Either way, the gun maker is projecting another big year.

Traders rushed to buy into gun makers Monday, as lawmakers reignited calls for new gun-control regulations in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Orlando.

Traders rushed to buy into gun makers Monday, as lawmakers reignited calls for new gun-control regulations in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Orlando.

For nearly two years now, the U.S. Army has been trying to replace its Beretta M9 service weapon -- and believe it or not, the Army is finally starting to make some progress. Slow progress, to be sure, but progress nonetheless.

For nearly two years now, the U.S. Army has been trying to replace its Beretta M9 service weapon -- and believe it or not, the Army is finally starting to make some progress. Slow progress, to be sure, but progress nonetheless.