Business
Space Force Woos New Launch Bidders—But Startups Aren’t Quite Ready
Established giants are likely to win the first contracts awarded under a novel “two-lane” approach.
Threats
The Spread of Repressive IT Is a 'Critical Threat,' US Intel Chief Says
Democracies must band together against Invasive surveillance, spyware, online censorship, and mis- and disinformation, Avril Haines said.
Business
Boeing Losses on KC-46 Tanker Top $7B
With more than 70 percent of the planned fleet already ordered, the plane remains a financial burden.
Business
‘No Deal is Certain’: Raytheon CEO Says of Aerojet’s Pending Sale to L3Harris
After slamming an earlier proposal for the rocket maker, Greg Hayes is taking a different tack.
Business
The Pentagon Is Increasingly Relying on Billionaires’ Rockets. And It’s OK with That.
Space Force leaders say carefully written contracts can prevent things like SpaceX’s about-face on Ukrainian satcomms.
Ideas
Space Symposium Conference Wire 3: Threat Warnings
Day 3 of the conference brought warnings about China and Russia—and of a "subtle complacency" at home.
Policy
Navy Shipbuilding Plan Draws Lawmakers’ Ire Anew
Like last year’s, the new long-range plan offers a three-option menu and fewer amphibs than Congress mandates.
Threats
Allies Want Space Defenses Too, US Official Says
As friendly countries buy and develop their own satellites, they’re increasingly worried about protecting them, an Air Force leader said.
Ideas
Space Symposium Conference Wire 2: New Capabilities, Threats
Day 2 of the Space Symposium brings news of advances at home and abroad.
Science & Tech
Why the Navy & Air Force Can't Get Lasers Across the 'Valley of Death'
A new GAO report details missing links in efforts to move directed-energy weapons from the lab to the field.
Business
Space Symposium Conference Wire 1: All About Launches
The country's biggest space-focused conference gets underway in a year that's "all about launches."
Business
Pentagon Gives Aerojet Rocketdyne $216M to Boost Production of Weapons Used in Ukraine
The deal will help speed up manufacturing of Javelin, Stinger, and GMLRS rockets.
Business
Army Picked Pricier Black Hawk Replacement Over ‘Unacceptable’ Losing Bid, GAO Says
The Army found Sikorsky-Boeing's offering too vague, a new GAO document says.
Ideas
The NSA’s Brain Drain Has a Silver Lining
Agency leaders should use former employees to recruit new talent and cement public-private working relationships.
Science & Tech
How One Simulation Maker Is Adding AI, Drone Tactics
BISim is updating its widely used Virtual Battle Space products to reflect developments from Ukraine to Silicon Valley.
Science & Tech