Threats
Protest puts Army’s HADES spy plane on hold
The program is part of the service’s "No. 1 operational imperative," officials have said.
Business
Boeing to cut 10% of workers as defense unit loses $2B in 3 months
Performance on fixed-price programs is “simply not where it needs to be,” CEO tells employees.
Policy
NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year
The alliance document will resemble—but not duplicate—the Pentagon’s own recent plan.
Defense Systems
Secret space plane tests new orbit-switching maneuver
The aerobraking X-37B will use Earth’s atmosphere to change its altitude using minimal fuel.
Business
Lockheed taps deputy F-35 chief to take over program
The change, effective Dec. 1, comes after a rocky year.
Threats
Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war
Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.
Threats
'You can’t hide': Spy agency will have 100 new sats on orbit by year's end
Persistent imagery is key for future intel-gathering, NRO director says.
Business
Can ULA clear the final hurdle on Vulcan?
The company is preparing to launch the heavy-lift rocket for the second time, on Friday.
Threats
VIDEO: Russian fighter jet nearly sideswipes US F-16
U.S. officials said the "unsafe, unprofessional" move “endangered all.”
Business
Aerojet digging ‘out of this hole’ as it clears rocket backlog, president says
Thousands of motors behind schedule last year, the company says its deliveries are catching up again.
Policy
Mission systems sold separately: Air Force debuts ‘next-gen acquisition model’
Service says buying planes’ brains separately will help integrate the entire force.
Threats
Dueling robot wingmen take the stage
Questions of survivability, missions, and sustainment of CCAs still linger.
Threats
Test B-21 flying up to twice a week, Northrop reports
Meanwhile, the Air Force has released its first-ever footage of the bomber in flight.
Threats
Air Force’s Ospreys will return to forward-deployment within 'weeks'
The tiltrotor aircraft’s flying operations have been restricted since March.
Policy
Lessons from Ukrainian F-16 crash will shape US training: Air Force general
Hecker describes ongoing challenges related to Kyiv’s donated fighter jets.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants NGAD to cost no more than an F-35. Is that even possible?
Secretary Frank Kendall remained confident his service will field one more manned fighter.
Threats
China’s aggressive regional moves open doors for the US, PACAF chief says
Allies and potential partners are watching “with incredibly clear eyes,” Schneider said.
Business
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs
KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say.
Science & Tech
As Air Force mulls next-gen fighter, tanker plans hang in the balance
Plans for a stealthy new refueling aircraft look unaffordable—and, perhaps, unnecessary.
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