Ideas
Shutdown’s ripple effect: Contractors, small businesses face devastating economic hit
At least 1 million contractor employees face lost paychecks as the funding lapse disrupts their companies' services to agencies and freezes federal operations.
Defense
Flood of questions leads Missile Defense Agency to push Golden Dome deadline one week
Pitches for a slice of MDA’s 10-year, up-to-$151 billion contract vehicle are now due Oct. 16.
Science & Tech
Senate again votes against ending shutdown, something White House said would trigger layoffs
There is still no path toward reopening government and Trump reiterates RIF threat.
Defense
The AI Gamble: Inside the High-Stakes Tech of the Golden Dome Initiative
President Trump's proposed space-based missile shield will rely heavily on AI to achieve the speed needed for boost-phase intercepts.
Science & Tech
Auterion closes $130M Series B round to expand drone software
The company pivoted to defense after Russia invaded Ukraine and emphasizes artificial intelligence in its design of the software.
Science & Tech
Foreign ties are crucial to US space dominance, officials say
More partnerships, tighter alliances are needed to counter advances by China and others, U.S. space leaders said.
Defense
China, China, Chi—wait, what? Air Force mulls next steps amid homeland focus
Officials tout applicability of ongoing modernization, but experts and former officials have doubts.
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Defense
More than 60K defense civilians have left under Hegseth—but officials are mum on the effects
Months into a hastily ordered overhaul, officials declined to disclose metrics, discuss problems.
Defense
F-47’s first flight expected in 2028
That’s a year earlier than Air Force officials have previously said Boeing's sixth-gen combat aircraft might take wing.
Ideas
China’s new missiles on parade: showpieces or showstoppers?
The Sept. 3 parade was clearly meant to convey China's growing military strength and technological ambition.
Defense
Has Space Force cracked the code on faster acquisition?
Leaders say the service is “disrupting” the Valley of Death, among other innovations.
Science & Tech
Air Force taps 33 companies for $980M automatic test systems contract
The pool of companies will compete for task orders to provide computer-controlled diagnostic equipment to test military aircraft and weapons systems.
Science & Tech
GovCIO wins $865M Air Force communications contract after protracted protest battle
The CTSS V contract, first awarded in 2024, will support 90,000 personnel across the Southern Command.
Science & Tech
How the rapid pace of AI connects to China’s threats toward Taiwan
A hearing Wednesday explored why Taiwanese chips are more prized than ever.
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Defense
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.
Science & Tech
Lockheed’s Skunk Works unveils work on a potential CCA competitor
Officials say multipurpose Vectis drone is to fly by 2027, have “Indo-Pacific” range.
Science & Tech
You may not be interested in climate change, but it is interested in you
Ignoring a threat doesn’t make it go away.
Defense
Today’s ICBMs may operate until 2050, GAO says
That would be some 15 years longer than the Air Force was planning.
Defense
Anduril and Palantir-backed startup Rivet go head-to-head in soldier virtual display competition
The Army awarded more than $350M for the Soldier Borne Mission Command program this month.
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.
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