Policy

Service leaders beg for flexibility as full-year continuing resolution looms

Without a new budget—or relief from the strictures of its absence—the military can’t start new projects or pay for the unexpected.

Policy

Space Force hopes it gains from Hegseth’s budget shift

Vice chief says service is looking for things to cut—and has suggestions for things to buy.

Policy

Air Force, Space Force chiefs make forceful cases for ‘warrior ethos’

The intense speeches were delivered to a less-than-full ballroom due to Trump-administration travel restrictions.

Defense Systems

As space becomes more crowded, Space Force turns to AI

The newest service wants to understand where automation can augment—or even replace—humans in monitoring space for threats.

Defense Systems

Space Force sets up team to sort out support for ‘Iron Dome’—that is, ‘Golden Dome’

The service will be “central” to the effort to build a next-gen missile shield, Gen. Saltzman says.

Policy

Uncertainty mounts at Space Development Agency as Air Force IG prepares probe

The unexpected sidelining of its director raises questions about the future of the satellite-acquisition “constructive disruptor.”

Business

Space Force warns industry on cost overruns

The service will convert pricey programs to fixed-price contracts if needed, an official said.

Ideas

It's time for a new Key West agreement

Airpower, air defense, Marines’ role—all need revisiting, three-quarters of a century after the seminal roles-and-missions pact.

Business

Blue Origin’s rocket reaches orbit on first flight, promising competition for SpaceX

Maiden flight brings reusable heavy-lift New Glenn closer to launching U.S. military and spy satellites.

Science & Tech

Outgoing Air Force secretary floats options for 6th-gen jet program

Frank Kendall offers a vision for his department’s future—though NGAD’s fate will be up to the Trump team.

Business

The Henry Ford of satellite buses?

LA startup aims to churn out 12 mostly-standard buses a month.

Ideas

2024 in review: Space Force

The year saw challenges in orbit and on the ground as the young service continued to expand.

Business

One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list

The service has never confirmed putting companies on the blacklist until now.

Policy

Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024

Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.

Business

Boeing will look to ‘do less and do better’: CEO

Defense and commercial aircraft will remain at the company’s core, but “some things on the fringe” might have to go.