Michael Stone

Washington, D.C.

Defense Industry Correspondent at Reuters

Reuters reporter covering the U.S. arms trade. Mainly focused on Ukraine for now. @michaelstone.bsky.social DMs = open RT's≠endorsements. Views=own.

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Letter: Tulsa mayoral recount granted when none was needed

Sep 20, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Michael Stone

What a ridiculous waste of taxpayer resources. In typical MAGA fashion, former Tulsa mayor candidate Brent VanNorman requested a recount where none was needed. Now the taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $40,000 in unnecessary expenditures. Voters, remember this, should he ever decide to run for elective office in the future. Letters to the editor are encouraged. Send letters to go.tulsaworld.com/submitletter.
Ukraine’s new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say

Jan 30, 2024 | wsau.com | Michael Stone

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON (Reuters) – After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing that promise to extend its range deep into Russian-held territory, according to sources familiar with the matter. They could arrive “on the battlefield” as soon as Wednesday, Politico reported.
Conflicts, unease raise profit outlook for U.S. defence industry in 2024

Dec 18, 2023 | globalnews.ca | Michael Stone

When the Pentagon pulled the world’s biggest defence contractors into a meeting to tell them to ramp up production shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, one CEO hesitated, saying they did not want to be stuck with a warehouse full of rockets when the fighting stopped, according to three people familiar with the discussion.
Ukraine’s new long-range rocket delivery from US pushed to next year

Nov 30, 2023 | hot96.com | Michael Stone

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukraine will need to wait until next year before it receives its first big shipment of rocket-propelled bombs the U.S. has adapted to strike at a nearly 100-mile (160km) range, according to the Pentagon and people familiar with the timing.
Ukraine’s new long-range rocket delivery from US pushed to next year

Nov 30, 2023 | kelo.com | Michael Stone

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukraine will need to wait until next year before it receives its first big shipment of rocket-propelled bombs the U.S. has adapted to strike at a nearly 100-mile (160km) range, according to the Pentagon and people familiar with the timing.
US Air Force's new B-21 Raider "flying wing" bomber takes first flight - Reuters witness

Nov 10, 2023 | investing.com | Michael Stone

By Mike Stone (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force's B-21 "Raider" bomber shaped like a flying wing took its first flight on Friday, the next step in the rolling out a new fleet of long-range nuclear-capable stealth bombers built by Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:), according to a Reuters witness. The B-21 left Northrop's facility at the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, at sunrise on Friday offering the first unscripted look at the new bomber which has been developed under strict security.
Northrop Grumman lifts 2023 revenue outlook on weapons demand

Oct 26, 2023 | investing.com | Pratyush Thakur |Michael Stone

2/2© Reuters. File photo: Northrop Grumman unveils the B-21 Raider, a new high-tech stealth bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force, during an event in Palmdale, California, U.S., December 2, 2022. REUTERS/David Swanson/File photo2/2By Pratyush Thakur and Mike Stone (Reuters) - U.S. defense company Northrop Grumman (NYSE:) on Thursday raised its annual revenue target for the second time this year after reporting a jump in third-quarter revenue and profit helped by strong weapons demand.
Eyeing China in the Pacific, US studies explosives to make missiles…

Sep 14, 2023 | ghid-pitesti.ro | Michael Stone

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – U.Ѕ.officials ԝant to tinker with tһe mix of chemicals fueling missiles ɑnd rockets to gain an advantage іn the Pacific by increasing tһe range of itѕ frontline munitions so U.Ⴝ. forces ϲan operate farther away from China.
U.S. may send Ukraine long-range missiles armed with US cluster bombs

Sep 13, 2023 | yournews.com | Micaela Burrow |Michael Stone |Chris Sanders |Lisa Shumaker

The Biden administration is close to approving the shipment of longer-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine, giving Kyiv the ability to cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory, according to four U.S. officials.
Ukraine could get long-range missiles armed with US cluster bombs

Sep 12, 2023 | dfa.co.za | Michael Stone

The Biden administration is close to approving the shipment of longer-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine, giving Kyiv the ability to cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory, according to four US officials.

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