Defense
US-made jam-resistant drones helped Ukrainians cut through Russia EW
Shield AI’s V-BATs are giving Kyiv new range, capabilities.
Science & Tech
Six takeaways from the latest figures on the worldwide space workforce
There's a hiring spree in space jobs.
Commercial
Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS
The plan is to test and have it ready for use next year, officials said.
Launch
The Ghost Ship of Space: The Fate of Sea Launch
A Once-Promising Venture Now Haunted by Geopolitics
Commercial
Who tells satellites where to take pictures? Increasingly, it’ll be robots, Maxar says
Automated scans of low-res imagery will cue high-res passes, while simulations will help manage ever-growing queues for service.
Defense
Budget woes may slow Pentagon efforts to strengthen industry
The Defense Department released the first implementation plan for its defense-industry strategy.
Defense
Space Force’s effort to bring in new launch providers hasn’t worked yet. Officials aren’t surprised.
SpaceX won the first set of launches in Lane 1 of NSSL Phase 3 competition.
Commercial
The US is now at risk of losing to China in the race to send people back to the Moon
Which country will send humans back first?
Commercial
The first steps a new White House should take on space
Two new policy papers suggest where a Harris or Trump administration could improve space policy.
Defense
Boeing will look to ‘do less and do better’: CEO
Defense and commercial aircraft will remain at the company’s core, but “some things on the fringe” might have to go.
Ideas
Harris' and Trump's records on space policy
An international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier.
Launch
SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force
Company awarded $733.6 million to launch nine satellites for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 missions
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.
Ideas
How to do autonomous flight right
Too many companies are trying to take shortcuts. The Pentagon needs to push back.
Launch
H3 Rocket Gains Momentum with International Orders
Eutelsat and UAE Sign Up for Multiple Launches as Japanese Rocket Enters Global Market
Defense
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.
Defense
Northrop aims to double GMLRS rocket-motor output
Multiyear effort will help Pentagon rebuild stockpiles.
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Science & Tech
RTX will pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD, allegedly bribing Qatari official
That’s on top of the $200 million levied in August for illegal exports to China and elsewhere.
Commercial
Airbus Defence and Space Announces 2,500 Job Cuts Amidst Financial Woes
Struggling with OneSat and A400M setbacks, company seeks to restructure and streamline operations.
Defense
Protest puts Army’s HADES spy plane on hold
The program is part of the service’s "No. 1 operational imperative," officials have said.
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