Defense

High-Powered microwave weapon may have just passed a critical test

RTX’s CHIMERA shows it can track and attack targets at "tactically relevant ranges"

Defense

US offers rare preview of upcoming spy-satellite launch

Officials talked about Tuesday’s launch of NROL-107 in a bid to “deter the adversary.”

Defense

Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War

Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.

Defense

Decrying Starlink's 'Weaponization,' SpaceX Cuts Support for Ukrainian Military

But Wednesday's explanation by the Elon Musk-founded company is at odds with its continuing work for the U.S. military.

Defense

Naval Research Lab Launches First In-Space Laser Energy Experiment

The experiment will demonstrate using power beaming technology to deliver instant energy in space.

Defense

Final launch of Delta Heavy; the era of Vulcan fast approaches

As the Delta era concludes, ULA sets its sights on the future with the Vulcan launch vehicle.

Defense

Do states need a ‘Space Force militia’? Air Force says no

A recent legislative proposal reignited debate over a potential Space National Guard.

Defense

BAE Systems buys Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, expanding defense and space capabilities

Ball Aerospace becomes the new Space & Mission Systems business of BAE Systems, Inc.

Defense

Nuclear Weapons in Space: A Cold War Threat Heats Up

Russia's potential violation of Outer Space Treaty raises concerns about space debris and global impacts

Defense

US Space Force Budget Soars to $30 Billion

Funding targets reliable launch options, tracking systems, and secure data transport in low earth orbit

Defense

Mystery in the sky: the secret world of space planes

Classified missions and mysterious objects raise questions about China's Shenlong and the US's X-37B