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Defense Systems
Next launch of SDA’s satellite constellation pushed to spring
Officials originally planned to begin launching in September, but production has lagged.
Business
How the Air Force is revamping acquisition to prepare for a Pacific fight
Industry needs to focus on building “best of breed in missions systems,” officials say.
Business
Air Force ordering more robot wingmen for its experimentation unit
Acquisition chief says he’s signed off on buying additional prototype drones for the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Policy
HASC chair: Trump will move Space Command HQ to Alabama immediately
The command has been based in Colorado since it was formed in 2019.
Business
Air Force waits for tankers in wake of Boeing strike
Workers voted Monday night to resume work, but there’s no word yet on when KC-46 production might resume.
Threats
Hundreds of National Guard troops are activated or on standby ahead of Election Day
States are preparing for all possibilities as U.S. intelligence agencies warn of potential civil unrest.
Science & Tech
Air Force hedges on next-gen tanker plans
Plans for USAF future aircraft programs look too pricey, service secretary says.
Business
New solid-rocket maker aims to start production next year
Ursa Major says 3D printing will help deliver missile motors more quickly and cheaply than today’s players.
Threats
That F-35 that flew on after the pilot ejected? 'Pilot error' blamed
But investigators also noted multiple “aircraft electrical and display malfunctions” ahead of the crash.
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Policy
Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024
Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.
Policy
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.
Business
Northrop expecting next B-21 production award by year's end
But the company is still losing $1.2B on the first five production lots.
Business
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.
Threats
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.
Threats
F-35s still missing readiness goals, despite rising spending
The F-35 Joint Program Office’s “war on readiness” has yielded only small improvements since it was launched last year.
Business
Northrop aims to double GMLRS rocket-motor output
Multiyear effort will help Pentagon rebuild stockpiles.
Breaking News
Business
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.
Business
Bell presses on with FLRAA as Army cools on large programs
Service officials are banking on the future rotorcraft for a new air assault concept.
