EU lays out $18B satellite constellation plan, with Spanish firm winning key role
BELFAST — European officials have agreed to a rollout plan for the continent’s flagship satellite constellation, adding 66…
Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace
WASHINGTON — Gen. Chance Saltzman in his final public address as chief of the U.S. Space Force warned…
Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations > United States Space Force > Article Display
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess has been nominated by President Donald…
Space Force tasks a dozen companies for Golden Dome space-based interceptors
WASHINGTON — The Space Force has quietly tapped a dozen companies to bring to fruition a key element…
$1.5 Trillion Budget Request Prioritizes Service Members, Modernization > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News
The president’s fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public today during a briefing at the Pentagon, with…
White House seeks $17.5 billion for Golden Dome, but most funding hinges on reconciliation
“The president has sold Golden Dome as an impenetrable shield against all missile threats. But the budget explicitly…
Golden Dome, out-years and lots of missiles: Details of Trump’s $1.5T defense budget request
WASHINGTON — While the Trump administration is requesting $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, that number…
The US has declared ‘space superiority’ over Iran. What does that mean?
The U.S. military declared space superiority over Iran this week, but defense experts question what that means given…
Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, an airborne warning and control system, was among the aircraft damaged in…
FY26 defense bill boosts budget by $8B, largely bypassing last-minute $28B munitions request
WASHINGTON — House and Senate appropriators have agreed on an $838.7 billion defense topline for fiscal 2026 in…
France, US practice satellite moves under joint space war plan
WASHINGTON — French and American military satellites have successfully practiced joint maneuvers as part of US Space Command’s…
German military to invest $41B in space capabilities
WASHINGTON — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius today announced that Berlin will invest €35 billion ($41 billion) over…