Gridlock, Lack of Innovation Pose Dire Threat to U.S.

In this article the talks about the threat posed by political gridlock and lack of research & development in the U.S. on the defense sector of the U.S. Topics include the views of Katrina McFarland, the assistant U.S. secretary of defense for acquisition, regarding consequences of budget cuts on defense; effect of excessive regulations on defense contractors; and merger of space vehicles manufacturer Orbital Science with aerospace company Alliant Techsystems.