Senior Reporter, Congress and Defense Industry
Valerie Insinna is a Senior Reporter covering Congress and the Defense Industry at Reuters. With extensive expertise in national security and aerospace, she has reported on a range of topics including conflict and war, geopolitics, and defense acquisition, while also being recognized for her work in defense journalism. Valerie's insights have been featured in prominent publications such as Defense News, Air Force Times, and The Japan Times.
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Valerie's coverage heavily centers around aviation, particularly Boeing and the aerospace industry. She often reports on government announcements and press releases related to this sector which indicates a preference for official statements or actions from regulatory bodies.
Given her focus, Valerie would likely be interested in receiving pitches related to exclusive insights into Boeing's strategies, updates on aircraft deliveries, developments in airplane safety (especially concerning specific models like the 737 MAX), as well as news related to airline accidents or investigations. Sources with direct access to information within these areas could be beneficial for pitching topics of interest.
While her geographic focus is not specified, considering that she covers international incidents such as Japan's runway collision investigation and China-related plane deliveries by Boeing, it’s fair to assume that she has an international perspective rather than focusing solely on one country.
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By: Valerie Insinna
From the Iran supplemental to the debate over a third reconciliation bill, Congress will have its hands full with a long list of defense funding needs when it returns from recess in September. By Valerie Insinna on August 27, 2026 11:05 am Share Options Share a link to this article
From the Iran supplemental to the debate over a third reconciliation bill, Congress will have its hands full
By: Valerie Insinna
WASHINGTON — When Congress returns to Capitol Hill in September, lawmakers will face a massive to-do list on defense issues, including a stopgap bill to ke
By: Valerie Insinna
The bill, which now heads to the president's desk, gives Congress until Dec. 11 to pass full-year appropriations.
By: Carley Welch, Valerie Insinna
The request would also reroute money destined for an international counter-ISIS training program.
By: Valerie Insinna
The US arm of the Israeli weapons firm employs 3,300 people across 10 states, the company said on its website.
By: Valerie Insinna, Carley Welch
The Pentagon has requested Congress to approve a reprogramming of approximately $1.5 billion from fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
By: Valerie Insinna
Elbit America, the US division of the Israeli defense contractor, has officially rebranded itself as Twenty-Six Defense.
By: Valerie Insinna
Lockheed now plans to build five Vectis prototypes, with the first on track to fly in 2027.
By: Valerie Insinna
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to develop five prototypes of the Vectis stealth drone, with the inaugural flight scheduled for 2027.
