U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

The U.S. military staged a test of an unknown, large missile launched on a steep trajectory from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, on April 25.

Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its military MRO capabilities to support the U.S. Defense Department's Regional Sustainment Framework.

The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting a sharp rise in the Pentagon’s spending to maintain and modernize its nuclear arsenal.

A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.

L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik says he expects the Trump administration to release a basic version of the fiscal 2026 budget request within two weeks.

The coming defense earnings season that effectively kicks off April 22 is expected to be somewhat underwhelming.

Companies say they are ready to support the White House’s Golden Dome initiative. They just need the green light.

A new executive order calls for scrutinizing or canceling any major acquisition program that is either 15% behind schedule or 15% over budget, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on April 9.

The Trump administration’s next-generation military aircraft plans appear to be moving the U.S. away from global partnerships.

Space robotics startup Gitai has established a defense subsidiary aimed at winning contracts as a prime contractor from the U.S. Defense Department and NASA.

Astroscale U.S. plans to attempt two U.S. Space Force satellite refueling operations in geostationary orbit after its scheduled launch in the summer of 2026

Longtime aerospace executive Tony Gingiss will lead the small satellite company as it expands its production capacity to fulfill key Space Force contracts.

Beijing has retaliated with new controls on critical mineral exports, targeting the American defense-industrial base as well as matching levies on U.S. imports.

Mayman Aerospace has completed flight testing of its Razor P100 high-speed autonomous vertical takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Aetherflux has raised $50 million as it prepares to demo infrared laser power beaming from a subscale low-Earth-orbit satellite.

Europe would have gaps in key mission areas if a push to reduce the U.S. military’s presence on the continent were to occur, the top U.S. officer in the region says.

On March 26, after a decade of work, ULA's Vulcan was certified for national security space launches. A backlog of missions awaits.

Drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings reported just $4.9 million in revenue for the eight months ended Dec. 31, 2024.

MDA will buy Satixfy for $2.10 per Satixfy share, a 75% premium above the latter’s closing price March 31.

USAF Lt. Gen. (ret.) Dan Caine, nominated as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants the DOD to increase its work with nontraditional firms.

The importance of UAVs in Taiwan's security and related export opportunities are emphasized in the island's new Quadrennial Defense Review.

The USAF is debating whether to cancel a series of current and future contracts for the Space Development Agency and to use SpaceX-built assets instead.

A lawmaker says the White House should more forcefully direct the coordination of defending against drones flying over U.S. military bases.

The DOD is also in the midst of acting on an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reallocate 8% in funding among the services to higher priorities.

The new campaign began March 15 at the direction of President Donald Trump, with more than 30 targets across multiple locations struck by aircraft.