Defense
F-35 tech problems, protracted negotiations hit Lockheed finances
Officials also seemed to back off its goal of finishing the TR-3 upgrade by next spring.
Army starts to create SATCOM-as-a-service contract
The service branch wants to create a satellite communications marketplace that leans on commercial-style purchasing for global coverage.
Northrop aims to double GMLRS rocket-motor output
Multiyear effort will help Pentagon rebuild stockpiles.
Protest puts Army’s HADES spy plane on hold
The program is part of the service’s "No. 1 operational imperative," officials have said.
Boeing to cut 10% of workers as defense unit loses $2B in 3 months
Performance on fixed-price programs is “simply not where it needs to be,” CEO tells employees.
NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year
The alliance document will resemble—but not duplicate—the Pentagon’s own recent plan.
Secret space plane tests new orbit-switching maneuver
The aerobraking X-37B will use Earth’s atmosphere to change its altitude using minimal fuel.
Middle East Embraces Space Race
As nations in the region invest in satellite technology, a new era of space-based defense is emerging.
Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war
Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.
Quantum startup stretches Series B round to $133M, adds Lockheed's venture arm
First launched in 2017, Q-CTRL is looking to further advance its quantum computing software for use in larger-scaled commercial and government deployments.
'You can’t hide': Spy agency will have 100 new sats on orbit by years-end
Persistent imagery is key for future intel-gathering, NRO director says.
Behind the Scenes: Israel's Space Program
Despite its size, Israel has a long history of launching satellites into orbit using its own domestically-developed Shavit rocket.
In Ukraine, a US firm tests a promising tool against GPS jammers: cell phones
Could “networking phones together as one big distributed antenna” help foil Russian electronic warfare?
One way to learn about U.S. spy satellites? China
Chinese researchers have been public in sharing what they know.
MDA previews recompete of advisory, assistance services contracts
Whether the Missile Defense Agency will lean on the government's flagship professional services vehicle for this family of contracts remains an open question.
Budget drama could snag Pentagon’s satellite launch award
While source selection will continue, launch mission assignments for 2025 could stall.
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.
Pentagon may find itself short of GPS receivers, GAO reports
More delays bedevil the two-decade effort to move to a secure signal.
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.
Anduril touts new, easy-to-build cruise missiles
The air-breathing “Barracuda” weapons are already flying, company execs say.
