After the launch of the CSO-1 military Earth observation sat, French Defense Minister Florence Parly emphasized the need for sovereignty in access to space.
Flights to and from London Gatwick Airport in the UK are being deliberately disrupted by UAVs, more commonly known as drones, operating in the vicinity.
The U.S. Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries have reached an accord on a two-ship aircraft carrier buy, but a deputy defense secretary is holding up the deal.
Mixed feelings about defense spending growth by President Donald Trump and criticism by Democratic Party leaders spell uncertainty for defense spending.
Three years in, Trudeau government’s long-term strategy calls for a significant increase in defense spending through 2027, but has not cured annual budget woes.
Washington is hoping the Foreign Military Sale—covering four Patriot batteries and some 140 missiles—could prompt Ankara to re-consider its controversial deal with Russia to buy the S-400.
SpaceX passed on its backup opportunity on Dec. 19 to launch the U.S. Force’s first GPS III satellite while it continued assessing a sensor issue that aborted an initial launch attempt on Dec. 18.
The USAF and Boeing have reached an agreement on a path forward and upgrades that will be implemented following first deliver of the KC-46 Pegasus Remote Vision System.
Blue Origin assessed future flight options after it scrubbed an attempt of a 10th test launch early Dec. 18 of its reusable New Shepard suborbital rocket.
Japan has programmed the acquisition of a further 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightnings, including F-35Bs for operation from converted helicopter carriers.
