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Audrey Decker

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Audrey Decker
Audrey Decker is the air warfare reporter for Defense One. She previously reported for Inside Defense, where she reported on the Navy and emerging defense technology. She's a graduate of the University of Maryland. Contact her on Signal at adecker.59.
Threats

How NORAD could be hurt by US-Canada tensions

US commander says a Canadian exit would partially blind the Pentagon to enemy missiles—at least until new defenses could be built.

Business

Two rocket makers take step toward Space Force launches

Rocket Lab and Stoke Space receive $5 million apiece to prep their launch vehicles for government inspections.

Science & Tech

Space Force may use SpaceX satellites instead of developing its own, senator says

The satellites in question are part of the data transport layer of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Business

ULA’s Vulcan cleared for national-security launches

The heavy-lift rocket brings competition to a market dominated by SpaceX.

Defense Systems

Space Force plans to put a multisatellite ‘carrier’ into orbit

Gravitics gets an up-to-$60 million contract to build a satellite that can spit out other satellites as needed.

Policy

USAF chief seeks bigger budget slice

Looking to align with the new administration's priorities, Gen. Allvin said the service plays a central role in deterrence and protecting the homeland.

Threats

China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ in space, Space Force says

The capability gap between the U.S. and its competitors has “significantly narrowed.”

Business

Trump’s anti-NATO turn could sink F-35 sales

Allies are questioning their reliance on U.S.-made weapons, experts and former defense officials warn.

Business

F-35 to get new software this summer—but there’s no date yet for planned full upgrade

Lockheed is hoping to wring out problems this year as the new administration revisits purchase plan.

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.