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An illustration of a Vantor satellite capable of Earth and space imaging. An illustration of a Vantor satellite capable of Earth and space imaging.

As space weapons proliferate, spy satellites are getting new duties

Science & Tech

As space weapons proliferate, spy satellites are getting new duties

An illustration of a Vantor satellite capable of Earth and space imaging.

Space Force signs selects Vantor to watch for naughty satellites, space threats.

  • By Patrick Tucker
  • 9 hours ago
Defense

Government shutdown has paused discussions on accelerating B-21 bomber production

Northrop Grumman execs remain confident in hitting key milestones amid funding uncertainty.

  • Thomas Novelly
Defense

Shield AI’s unmanned fighter jet concept pitched as a drone wingman or solo aircraft

The company hopes its new autonomous fighter jet can reach an initial flight test by next year.

  • Thomas Novelly
Defense

Lockheed basks in F-35 delivery win

Execs said the company delivered 46 aircraft in the third quarter of the year.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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Axiom Space hires NASA, BWXT vet as CEO

Axiom Space is one of three recipients of Space Act Agreements to vie for the International Space Station replacement.

  • Ross Wilkers
Science & Tech

The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program

The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

Anduril debuts Eagle Eye, a modular, AI-powered soldier headset

One variant is being pitched for the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command program.

  • Meghann Myers
Science & Tech

Boeing unveils concept for Army unmanned tiltrotor aircraft amid military push for drones

Renderings reveal a potential robot wingman for the Army’s helicopter fleet.

  • Thomas Novelly
Defense

Counterdrone tech has a production problem

Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Defense

Air Force spikes plans to stand up command focused on competing with China

Service says it will create a new role focused on modernization efforts instead.

  • Thomas Novelly
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Defense

Firefly seeks software, defense growth with $855M SciTec acquisition

The Golden Dome missile defense initiative is top of mind for Firefly with this purchase, as are broader space domain awareness missions that require a combination of software and hardware.

  • Ross Wilkers
Defense

Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'

More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Shutdown’s ripple effect: Contractors, small businesses face devastating economic hit

At least 1 million contractor employees face lost paychecks as the funding lapse disrupts their companies' services to agencies and freezes federal operations.

  • Nick Wakeman
Defense

Flood of questions leads Missile Defense Agency to push Golden Dome deadline one week

Pitches for a slice of MDA’s 10-year, up-to-$151 billion contract vehicle are now due Oct. 16.

  • Thomas Novelly
Science & Tech

Senate again votes against ending shutdown, something White House said would trigger layoffs

There is still no path toward reopening government and Trump reiterates RIF threat.

  • Eric Katz
Defense

The AI Gamble: Inside the High-Stakes Tech of the Golden Dome Initiative

President Trump's proposed space-based missile shield will rely heavily on AI to achieve the speed needed for boost-phase intercepts.

  • Vincent Carchidi and Carter Palmer, Forecast International
Science & Tech

Auterion closes $130M Series B round to expand drone software

The company pivoted to defense after Russia invaded Ukraine and emphasizes artificial intelligence in its design of the software.

  • Ross Wilkers
Science & Tech

Foreign ties are crucial to US space dominance, officials say

More partnerships, tighter alliances are needed to counter advances by China and others, U.S. space leaders said.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Defense

China, China, Chi—wait, what? Air Force mulls next steps amid homeland focus

Officials tout applicability of ongoing modernization, but experts and former officials have doubts.

  • Thomas Novelly
Exclusive Defense

More than 60K defense civilians have left under Hegseth—but officials are mum on the effects

Months into a hastily ordered overhaul, officials declined to disclose metrics, discuss problems.

  • Meghann Myers