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When China plays orbital hide-and-seek, Maui’s telescopes give the US an edge

In an interview, Space Force’s Saltzman reveals what’s next for the key sensor site.

Defense

Today’s ICBMs may operate until 2050, GAO says

That would be some 15 years longer than the Air Force was planning.

Defense

Golden Dome: a generational opportunity to modernize national defense infrastructure

If built on a strong technological foundation with fiscal discipline at its core, the Golden Dome presents a rare opportunity to fortify national security while demonstrating responsible government spending, writes Cale Thorne of DMI.

Defense

Space Command HQ will move to Alabama, Trump says

Colorado’s use of mail-in voting influenced his decision, he said.

Defense

Pentagon stands up new task force to coordinate anti-drone efforts

The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.

Defense

Air Force previews $920M aerospace equipment competition

The multiple-award contract is set up to fast-track the development and fielding of new technologies.

Defense

New Golden Dome details emerge from industry day

Participants, and a Pentagon briefing deck, describe new roles for AI, new ideas for defensive satellites.

Defense

Lockheed Martin aims to test a missile-killing satellite by 2028

The company’s Golden Dome strategy mixes established missile defense tech with new concepts.

Defense

Lessons from this year’s unfunded priority lists

Just 15% of the value would go toward near-term readiness.

Defense

Northrop unveils first cohort for autonomous flight tech program

Beacon is also a way for the blue chip defense hardware maker to share what it has learned over the years about autonomous flight with other companies.

Defense

Space Force choose 5 for $4B secure communications contract

The service branch is seeking to incorporate commercial solutions into its hybrid architecture that includes purpose-built satellites.