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Space Force shifts upfront range upgrade costs to commercial firms
Under a new $4 billion contract, commercial launch firms will place task orders and pay directly for various services required to support.
Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers
Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.
Introducing: Vandenberg Space Force Base and Space Launch Delta 30
Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday afternoon will become Vandenberg Space Force Base – the third installation to adopt the new service’s moniker so far.
Will the cyber mission force soon receive more personnel?
The head of U.S. Cyber Command hinted that the cyber mission force could soon receive a bump in staffing.
By Mark Pomerleau
Unclear when Boeing will deliver new Air Force One planes, says Air Force general
The first new VC-25B was set to be delivered in 2024, but development has been delayed due to issues with a key supplier.
By Valerie Insinna
British Royal Air Force invests in space capabilities
The head of the Royal Air Force discusses the Ministry of Defence's goals in space.
By Aaron Mehta
After more than a decade, agency to retire experimental missile warning satellites
The Missile Defense Agency plans to deorbit its Space Tracking and Surveillance System satellites as it prepares to launch an ambitious new constellation.
By Nathan Strout
A new constellation? Space Force wants to get into tactical satellite imagery business
While plans aren't set, the Department of Defense is considering building out a new constellation of imagery satellites for tactical use.
By Nathan Strout
Japan, US, France hold 1st joint drills on Japanese land
About 100 Japanese troops, along with 60 troops each from the French army and U.S. Marine Corps, will conduct urban warfare drills followed by amphibious operation exercises.
Northrop Grumman awarded $13.3 million for Blackjack payloads
The company is building position, navigation and timing payloads for DARPA's Project Blackjack, a demonstration satellite constellation that will operate in low-Earth orbit.
By Nathan Strout
Pentagon wants a cheap, ground-launched and hand-held counter-drone capability
Industry will have a chance to demonstrate its counter-drone technology this fall.
By Jen Judson