Business
Rocket Lab says $515m satellite contract makes it a prime supplier
Company officials revealed that it will build 18 satellites for a Space Development Agency constellation.
Business
Delaying aircraft carrier order would hurt supply chain, shipbuilder says
HII says key suppliers could close up if Navy decides to push back CVN-82 order.
Business
ULA's new rocket took off. But can it challenge SpaceX?
The Vulcan Centaur isn't reusable, which makes it harder to compete on price.
Threats
Flight recorder found as Pentagon investigates deadly Osprey crash
Military’s entire fleet of V-22s remains grounded.
Policy
One more hold: USAF colonel who urged conversations about racism
Missouri senator blocks promotion of author of “Dear white colonels” oped.
Policy
What 2024 has in store for Space Force acquisition
Several troubled programs appear finally set to deliver.
Business
Northrop gears up to triple production of E-7 radar
Air Force officials want the radar plane as soon as possible—particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Threats
Space Command is fully operational, if still officially homeless
Lawmakers are delaying the HQ decision in the 2024 defense policy bill.
Threats
Budget limbo: Nearly 100 new Air Force programs on hold until Congress passes budget
Service officials urge companies to “tell your story” about what lawmakers’ inability to pass a 2024 budget would mean for their projects.
Business
Industry isn’t building enough parts for upgraded F-35s, DOD says
Lawmakers said the Technology Refresh-3 upgrade is headed for a nearly $1B cost overrun.
Science & Tech
US rushed new F-35 capabilities to Israel after Hamas attack
Pentagon officials say they’re delivering “unprecedented surge support to F-35 users in Israel.”
Threats
USAF cracks down on ‘need to know’ violations in wake of Discord leaks
Wing commander fired, 14 more disciplined after hundreds of documents were posted to a chat platform.
Threats
Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands
SPACEFOREUR-AF is the latest office created to serve warfighting commands around the world.
Policy
Congress OKs selling subs to Australia, bars some warship retirements
2024 NDAA will buy one new amphibious warship for the U.S. Navy.
Policy
Congress moves to save F-22s from the boneyard, once again
The compromise defense policy bill sets the USAF’s minimum fighter inventory at 1,112 planes.
Threats
Pentagon grounds all Ospreys, one week after deadly crash
Investigators suspect a “potential materiel failure” may have caused the Nov. 29 mishap off Japan.
Business
Lawsuit could further delay F-35 deliveries
Lockheed is suing a key supplier of titanium structural parts.
Policy
Hundreds of promotions approved after Tuberville drops hold
Senate swiftly approves 425 officers’ advancement, but 11 four-star jobs remain in limbo.
Policy
Pentagon presses Congress to enable AUKUS' next stage
AI-powered subhunters, quantum gear among areas for cooperation under 'Pillar Two' of the trilateral tech-research pact.
Threats
US military still flying Ospreys after deadly crash off Japanese coast
One of the eight airmen aboard has been declared dead, DOD says.
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