Defense industry awaits fallout from Rumsfeld resignation

Published



Defense industry experts are taking a wait-and-see attitude following Wednesday?s announcement that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down.

“It?s probably too early to speculate on any impact [Rumsfeld?s resignation has] to the industry,” said John Measell, a spokesman for BAE Systems, a Maryland aerospace and defense contractor with global locations.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.