David Nusbaum is a contributing reporter and research consultant to LA Times Studios. He covers all sectors of business in Southern California focused on local companies, commercial real estate deals and M&A transactions. In addition, he compiles lists of the top banks, law firms, accounting firms and commercial real estate companies. His work has appeared in business publications nationwide including the Los Angeles Business Journal, Crain’s New York, Crain’s Cleveland, the Commercial Observer, and others.
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Aerospace, Defense and Space Tech
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Aerospace, Defense and Space Tech
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U.S. Space Force launches its Space-Based Sensing & Targeting portfolio to speed up tech acquisition, starting with a $4.16B SpaceX contract.
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Aerospace, Defense and Space Tech
U.S. Space Force Awards $615 Million for Space-Based Sensing and Targeting
Discover why the U.S. Space Force awarded a $615M space-based sensing contract to Rocket Lab and STR LLC to rapidly scale defense tech.