President Donald Trump

By Mark Carreau
The Senate Appropriations Committee has released additional 2027 funding measures that include a subcommittee bill which proposes a slight funding increase for NASA.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The Ukrainian government is seeking transparency from the U.S. regarding the status of numerous military aid commitments.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine
Editors are joined by Gen. Lee Levy to try and answer the trillion dollar-plus question of what the outcome of the midterm elections really means for the U.S. defense budget.
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Michael Callesen
To say that the 2026 midterms ushered in a “blue wave” would be an understatement.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
A new generation of Democratic lawmakers threatens to wash out the golden era of Trump administration defense initiatives and to rein in Elon Musk’s influence in national security affairs.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Lori Ranson
The U.S. DOT has lifted 2025 restrictions on Mexican carriers after both governments resolved a transborder air services dispute.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
NASA extended its proposal deadline to Nov. 16 for states wishing to host a civilian Space Academy, opening in 2028.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
U.S. drone makers face rising expenses and supply chain challenges as Washington pushes to onshore critical components production.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
The White House has tapped U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David Miller, currently the service’s deputy for strategy, plans, programs and requirements, to receive his fourth star and to lead Spacecom.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Air Canada leverages sixth freedom U.S. traffic growth to offset transborder demand decline amid tariff pressures.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of up to 48 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters to Saudi Arabia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
NASA is calling on states to compete for a proposed new space academy that could begin interim operations by 2028 and ultimately host up to 4,000 students.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier quickly responded to President Donald Trump’s post on social media calling to ban the sale of Bombardier jets in the U.S.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Artemis II Moon Mission Astronauts Receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
Trump signs order creating commission to establish a NASA-led U.S. Space Academy for technical and leadership training.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
President Trump has issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum aimed at reinvigorating leadership in space transportation.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy in the coming weeks is expected to make a series of decisions to reshape its future aviation force, but now it appears that the service first needs to clear the fog on the carriers it needs to operate them.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
As Boeing continues its Air Force One disclosures, the Pentagon keeps spending on the “Bridge” aircraft secret.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Aaron Karp
President Trump has unveiled a massive program to overhaul Washington Dulles International Airport at a cost of $22.5 billion, to be partially paid for by United Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
FAA's proposed supersonic rule could expand overland testing, benefiting Starfighters Space and future high-speed aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Patriot manufacturers begin early planning with the U.S. government to explore potential interceptor production in Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Lawmakers are again raising concerns about the status of the Qatari-donated U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft, the new Air Force One, as President Donald Trump says the Boeing 747-8i will be taken out of service for more modifications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
About 50% of advanced STEM degree holders in the U.S. defense industrial base are foreign-born.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Boeing will spend more internal funds on the VC-25B future Air Force One program as costs grow to keep the long-delayed program on its current schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
TransDigm Group announced July 13 it will not acquire Stellant Systems from its private equity owners, marking a rare, failed takeover attempt due to U.S. regulatory resistance.
Supply Chain