President Donald Trump

By Bill Carey
A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to ban Chinese-made drones for communications has instilled uncertainty among public-sector users.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
Jared Isaacman was sworn in Dec. 18 as NASA Administrator.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
The U.S. Senate has completed the confirmation of entrepreneur billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
As the Trump Administration plans to gut funding for space science programs, a new idea has launched: scientific-telescope-as-service.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on Dec. 17 passed the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
The Pentagon and Department of Commerce will partner with Korea Zinc to develop a $7.4 billion smelter in Tennessee that will mass-produce critical minerals.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA is assessing a troubling loss of signal from a Mars orbiter.
Space Exploration

By Tony Osborne
Talks on Turkey’s potential reentry into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program could “yield a breakthrough in the coming months,” the U.S. ambassador to Turkey has suggested.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lawmakers in the compromise fiscal 2026 defense policy bill are authorizing an increase to the Pentagon’s budget beyond the White House’s request.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
A lunar-orbiting, human-tended Gateway space station could provide an asset for establishing an efficient Mars exploration strategy, a longtime proponent says.
Space Exploration

By Helen Massy-Beresford
It is clear that while tariffs have had an impact on global cargo carriers, the overall picture has not been as bad as many feared, at least so far.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Carreau
NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, in a repeat Senate confirmation hearing after having his initial nomination retracted, got bipartisan support.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force says its ability to outpace threats in orbit hinges on whether it can revamp how it organizes, buys and fields capabilities.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Space Force expects to award contracts for space-based midcourse interceptors in February.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
The U.S. DOT and FAA are preparing to brief President Trump on the selection of an integrator for the planned aircraft traffic control modernization program.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump has formally nominated a senior U.S. Air Force official to oversee critical modernization programs.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a second hearing for Jared Isaacman.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump says he will approve the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35s to Saudi Arabia as that country’s crown prince is set to visit Washington.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. States announced a $330 million arms sales package to Taiwan on Nov. 13.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
Venture capital funding in American defense startups is on track for its best year ever, according to private market data firm PitchBook.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
RTX argues that fielding a Golden Dome capability quickly means relying on systems that are currently fielded.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Ben Goldstein
As U.S. eVTOL startups look ahead to the start of certification flight testing with the FAA, questions remain.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick, Christine Boynton
U.S. airlines to canceling flights days in advance to implement cuts mandated by the FAA amid the political battle over the U.S government shutdown.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
The Trump administration has signed a flurry of deals with allies and partners that have the potential to reshape global supply chains.
Supply Chain