And defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are trying to capitalize on that shift in funds.

The contractors have been snatching up small cybersecurity firms.

But Defense Industry Daily reports many insiders are skeptical, citing the recent hacks on Lockheed Martian as an example of potential cybersecurity problems.

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