U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

By Vivienne Machi
The Orbital Test Vehicle will conduct a series of passes that use the drag of the Earth’s atmosphere to allow it to change orbit while limiting its fuel use.
Operations & Safety

By Steve Trimble
The nearly $250 million order follows a deployment of the Roadrunner-M last January for an operational evaluation.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi, Robert Wall
U.S. Space Command pushes for a faster pace to field maneuverable spacecraft to counter on-orbit threats.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
EPS has been developing its EPiC 1.0 rechargeable lithium-ion battery system to power electric regional aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The funding will be provided by the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub through the CHIPS and Science Act.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The Replicator 2 plan will be submitted with the fiscal 2026 budget request.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Michael Bruno, Brian Everstine
Ted Colbert’s abrupt departure marks the first of possibly many management changes to improve the airframer’s course.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. and India will deepen defense industrial cooperation, the two countries’ leaders said on Sept. 21.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry says the unit was established Feb. 1, but its existence was not revealed until Sept. 18.
Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
The service is close to identifying the launch providers eligible to send nearly 50 future national security missions to space.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Intel's funding comes from the Biden administration’s $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force’s Commercial Space Office wants commercial options for maneuverable satellites that can operate in geostationary orbit.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Lockheed Martin says timing issues around the next lot of F-35 JSF production could affect sales and cashflow.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The $14.4 million contract is for the first tranche of the Company-Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System Directed Requirement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The company is jointly opening two new facilities in Colorado called “Victory Works.”
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
The company’s service, called Astra, monitors the quality and reliability of primary Global Navigation Satellite System services.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
The agency worked in the shadows for decades before being declassified in 1992.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
The Pentagon has awarded $4.2 million to a Nebraska-based company to develop the domestic supply chain of terbium.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A six-week turnaround for a UAS capability may become the new military standard.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The facility is located in Sumter, South Carolina, and operated by Ara’s portfolio company e-VAC (VAC).
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Defense Secretary, spoke with reporters following the meeting.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Belgium-based company was established in 2018.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The Senate has looked at ways to increase the topline.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force requested $29.6 billion in fiscal 2025, representing about 3.5% of the overall Defense Department budget request.
Space

By Vivienne Machi
The SDA is fielding a vast network of proliferated satellites in low Earth orbit.
Space