The Pentagon’s pursuit of advanced weaponry to counter global threats is facing a roadblock as major defense contractors are shying away from projects that could potentially lead to financial losses. What Happened: The reluctance of defense contractors to take on high-risk Pentagon projects has been brewing for some time, reported The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. This issue came to a head when Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced a $1.2 billion charge for the initial production of the B-21 Raider, a long-range bomber designed to carry nuclear weapons. Inflation, pandemic-relate…