Defense
Longest shutdown in history creating a readiness hole of unknown proportions
The heads of several military professional organizations came together to beg Congress to open the government.
Defense
Air Force wants a $500,000 counter-air missile, despite cheaper options
The service wants ideas by December, and hopes to see a modular, ground-launched prototype in two years.
Defense
Anduril to build autonomous vessel prototype in Korea
The announcement is part of a new partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries—a leading shipbuilder worldwide.
Science & Tech
Shutdown’s end just the beginning as contractors face months-long recovery
The Professional Services Council estimates full recovery will not arrive until mid-March as agencies grapple with invoice backlogs, stalled payments and restarting contracts.
Defense
Space Force astronauts? New report says guardians in space would be asset for future ops
Experts say humans in space would be advantage, alongside needed tech improvements.
Science & Tech
MetTel modernizes GSA networks under $230M EIS order
Work included zero-trust architecture to improve security and low-earth orbit satellites to increase connectivity in and from remote locations.
Science & Tech
Intuitive Machines looks beyond the Moon with $800M acquisition
Intuitive Machines is buying Lanteris Space Systems, the former Maxar Space Systems, to bring in more satellite manufacturing heft that can complement the data and services offerings.
Science & Tech
Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays
The neoprime contractor lagged behind General Atomics for the inaugural CCA flight test.
Defense
Pentagon’s policy shop is a ‘Pigpen-like mess': Sen. Cotton
Senate Armed Services Committee members from both parties question DOD missteps, actions that contravened president’s foreign-policy positions.
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Science & Tech
Draft list of attendees for Hegseth acquisition-reform speech shows wide industry interest
The guest list for the Pentagon’s new policy roll-out reveals the rapidly changing face of defense tech.
Science & Tech
Air Force can hit ambitious 10-year fighter jet goal—but only with a blank check and a broader inventory
Buying 300 advanced aircraft by 2030 would require ideal conditions from Congress, industry.
Defense
Europe Charts Its Own Path in Missile Warning with JEWEL and Odin’s Eye
The EU’s space-based early-warning initiatives mark a turning point in Europe’s pursuit of strategic autonomy—mirroring U.S. capabilities while forging an independent defense infrastructure.
Science & Tech
With cautious optimism, some defense firms lock in on prototypes to drive demand
Could the “Field of Dreams” mantra—if you build it, they will buy—help the Pentagon buy smarter, faster?
Defense
General Dynamics CEO warns of government shutdown effects
The company raked in nearly $13 billion in revenue for Q3, including about $4 billion from shipbuilding.
Defense
HASC members beg Boeing to negotiate end to ‘disruptive’ fighter-jet worker strike
17 lawmakers signed a letter published the same day as the company’s Q3 earnings call.
Defense
Lockheed to invest $50M in maritime drone maker
Saildrone is designing a larger-class vessel for the future demonstration of a combined capability.
Defense
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Join Forces to Reshape European Space Landscape
Three top defense firms unite satellite, communications, and Earth-observation capabilities to challenge global rivals and secure Europe's strategic autonomy.
Defense
Naval Research Lab opens proposal window for satellite software operation contract
The Naval Research Laboratory wants support for the software's IT and cybersecurity aspects as well.
Science & Tech
Venus Aerospace secures Lockheed's venture backing
This is the newest in a string of Lockheed Martin Ventures investments in the power and propulsion domain.
Defense
Industry groups push to keep open-source measures in annual intelligence bill
They’re backing provisions in the House version of the Intelligence Authorization Act. But multiple intelligence community elements are hesitant about the measures, people familiar say.
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