Defense Systems
The Space Force’s plan for a ready fleet of commercial satellites takes shape
Companies have started to weigh in on the service's commercial augmentation space reserve program.
Business
Northop Grumman releases new connect-everything communications, intelligence, cyber system
AWACS without a plane is here.
Threats
China’s aggressive regional moves open doors for the US, PACAF chief says
Allies and potential partners are watching “with incredibly clear eyes,” Schneider said.
Sponsor Content
Assured access: Amentum’s pioneering role in space operations
Cutting-edge expertise and strategic partnerships are crucial to ensuring mission success and operational safety in an increasingly complex and crowded space domain.
Threats
What menaces November's elections? Threats of violence driven by misinformation, officials say
Election workers are afraid to do their jobs, state officials say, while GOP leaders push voter-fraud myths.
Science & Tech
US issues new sanctions against Russian influence operators
State media and military are working together on a remarkably broad set of aims.
Business
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs
KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say.
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Accelerate Tomorrow's Space Missions Today
The space environment is undergoing a revolution as challenges and opportunities multiply.
Science & Tech
Pentagon may find itself short of GPS receivers, GAO reports
More delays bedevil the two-decade effort to move to a secure signal.
Science & Tech
As Air Force mulls next-gen fighter, tanker plans hang in the balance
Plans for a stealthy new refueling aircraft look unaffordable—and, perhaps, unnecessary.
Threats
Stay ready, leaders tell Pacific Marines
“There’s a fight coming,” Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Thursday.
Voices
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 162: Europe in a tight spot
Patrick Tucker unpacks findings from his recent trip to Prague for the 2024 Global Security Conference.
Business
Navy adds $1B to unconventional effort to boost sub production
A non-profit’s sole-source contract pushes third-party funding to a potential of nearly $4 billion.
Business
Northrop might jump back into NGAD competition: CEO
Bids are in—but USAF’s “pause” may open new opportunities.
Threats
Inspired by Ukraine, US Army picks two commercially available drones
The drones, including one type that can drop bombs, are bound for company-level units.
Science & Tech
So you want to build a quantum computer?
It takes expertise in multiple scientific disciplines, researchers at Argonne National Lab say.
Business
Anduril touts new, easy-to-build cruise missiles
The air-breathing “Barracuda” weapons are already flying, company execs say.
Ideas
Could a Canadian experiment help US Navy recruiting?
More than a hundred young Canadians are spending a trial year in their fleet.
Defense Systems
Dear industry: Pentagon wants quantum GPS
The technology is proving difficult to field, according to the Pentagon’s quantum science lead.
Business
The big loophole allowing Russia to access US chips? China
“You can’t trust them,” one lawmaker admonished chipmaker execs.
Defense Systems
How the US Army is rethinking howitzers
Six months after scrapping one proposed Paladin replacement, Army leaders are casting about for longer-range alternatives.
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