Introducing Defense Business Alert

Check out InsideDefense.com's newest topic area, Defense Business Alert. Subscribers can bookmark this page for all the latest news on defense industry deals, trends and people, spearheaded by Defense Business Editor Marjorie Censer.

Here is a sample of the coverage you can expect to see on this page:

As Budgets Shrink, Defense Industry Thinks Global

A more global marketplace would help the defense industry better weather shrinking budgets and preserve competition, industry executives argued Wednesday, but it will not be easy to fully accomplish.

Defense Industry Observers Predict Change Following Election

With a Republican-controlled Congress set to take over early next year, government contractors are readying for change -- but are less certain of the details.

CRGT Set To Grow Under New Ownership

A contractor that got its start designing and operating the web portal Army Knowledge Online is poised to get a lot bigger.

Following Vectrus Spinoff, Exelis Promises Focus On Growth

In the three years since Exelis split from ITT, there have been plenty of changes, including a new name and logo. But the most significant change came in September, when Exelis spun off its mission systems unit into a new company called Vectrus.

Hale: Booz Allen Job Offers Opportunity To Continue Public Service

Months after retiring as Pentagon comptroller, Robert Hale has joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a fellow who will serve as an adviser to the contracting giant.

Analysts: Engility Deal Could Provide M&A Momentum

Defense industry analysts and consultants agree that Engility's $1.1 billion deal to purchase TASC is a significant move -- but it's not yet clear whether it could trigger more large acquisitions in the near future.