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Understand What Gen Z Wants from Work Gen Z is transforming how we think about work. These digital natives bring a fresh perspective that defense startups need to understand. They think differently from previous generations about their careers. Let’s look at what drives these potential defense engineers and innovators before we talk about how to … Continued
Trump Administration Opens 1,000 Defense Tech Jobs at $200K Salary The Trump administration just launched a groundbreaking federal hiring program to create 1,000 high-paying jobs in defense and technology. The U.S. Tech Force program will offer salaries up to $200,000 per year. This makes these positions some of the best-paid technology jobs ever offered in … Continued
The Strategic Shift: From Defense to Energy Security The military’s relationship with energy is changing dramatically. The Department of Defense (DoD) now sees energy security as a vital part of national defense strategy. Why the Defense Industry Supports Energy The DoD uses more energy than any other federal agency. It accounts for 76% of the … Continued
Why Skilled Labor Matters in National Defense Skilled labor stands as the foundation of America’s national defense capabilities. Advanced technology and military strategy might grab headlines, but skilled tradespeople’s hands-on expertise ended up turning blueprints into battleships and concepts into battle-ready systems. The intersection of skilled trades and defense manufacturing creates a vital connection between … Continued
How AI and Robotics are Reshaping Defense Engineering AI and robotics are changing military capabilities faster than ever before. The defense sector is experiencing a technological revolution. These changes go way beyond the reach and influence of simple automation and fundamentally change how military forces plan, execute, and support missions across warfare domains. AI in … Continued
Understand the Defense Industry Landscape The U.S. defense industry stands as one of the most important sectors of the economy. It directly employs 2.5 million people and creates 17 million indirect jobs. Success in this complex ecosystem depends on your understanding of its landscape, major players, and professional relationships. Why Networking Matters in Defense Careers … Continued
Major U.S. defense contractors are now competing for a record-breaking $151 billion Golden Dome missile defense project. The Missile Defense Agency has doubled its contractor pool. It selected 1,086 additional companies from 2,463 proposals for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract. More than 2,100 companies will now participate in what experts call … Continued
Pentagon officials have blacklisted 134 China-linked companies as of January 2025, marking an unprecedented crackdown on these entities. This extensive ban follows Congressional restrictions outlined in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (section 1260H) and strengthened by the 2024 NDAA (section 805). The legislation blocks government dealings with specific China-based companies. The defense industry faces … Continued
The U.S. defense spending will reach $1 trillion by 2026, showing a 15% year-over-year increase. The Trump administration has front-loaded defense appropriations through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The United States currently spends $916 billion on military expenditures. This amount represents half of all discretionary spending and provides jobs to 60% of federal workers. … Continued
Why Asia-Pacific Militaries Are Investing in Counter-Drone Tech The Asia Pacific anti-drone market will surge from $1.05 billion in 2025 to $3.89 billion by 2030, with a remarkable 30.0% CAGR. This swift growth reflects rising security concerns as unauthorized drone activities increase near international borders, airports, energy facilities, and military installations. “The rapid proliferation of … Continued
How Defense Tech Experience Translates to Blue Origin Roles Defense professionals who move to Blue Origin find their skills are highly prized in the private space sector. The aerospace industry values military experience as a great asset. Veterans of the US military make up about 10% of Blue Origin’s workforce. This makes perfect sense given … Continued
What Makes NVIDIA Defense Jobs Unique A career at NVIDIA’s defense sector puts you right where advanced AI technology intersects with national security priorities. NVIDIA defense positions stand apart from regular tech roles. These roles give professionals a chance to use accelerated computing capabilities that address the nation’s most pressing challenges. Blending AI Innovation with … Continued
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