Arthur Donovan is a defense and national security correspondent for Archeonis. He specializes in military technology, Pentagon policy, and international security affairs, with a focus on missile defense systems and space-based assets.
20 published articles
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX launch contracts worth $739 million to deploy advanced missile warning and national security satellites for the SDA and NRO.
The United States and France have completed their first joint satellite maneuver planned under the multinational Operation Olympic Defender initiative, signaling a new level of allied cooperation in s
Portal Space Systems has announced the development of Starburst, a highly maneuverable small satellite scheduled for its first launch in late 2026.
The U.S. Army is overhauling its battlefield network strategy with a new program, NGC2, that adopts a Silicon Valley model to avoid past failures.
The U.S. Air Force conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California on November 5, 2025.
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius briefed the North Atlantic Council, reaffirming a commitment to deeper EU-NATO cooperation on European security.
A private network of 400 automated telescopes is policing Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, tracking satellite breakups and the growing threat of space debris.
The U.S. is pursuing a space-based missile shield called 'Golden Dome,' with official cost estimates at $175 billion but expert projections exceeding $1 trillion.
Military leaders and defense industry experts now view space as a critical warfighting domain, focusing on advanced defense systems to protect national assets in orbit.
The U.S. Space Force is launching a $905 million program to create a fleet of commercial communication satellites that can move in geosynchronous orbit.
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Vantor to use its commercial satellite fleet as a 'neighborhood watch' to monitor growing threats in low Earth orbit.
A California startup is using $15 million of its own funds to demonstrate a space-based weapon for the Pentagon's multi-trillion-dollar 'Golden Dome' missile shield.
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has announced plans for an on-orbit test of a space-based missile interceptor by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome initiative.
The explosive growth of AI is pushing Earth's energy and land resources to their limits, prompting companies to explore placing data centers in orbit.
U.S. officials have deported 18 migrants from a temporary facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The action leaves the site vacant ahead of a court hearing.
The European Commission has released its 'Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030,' a plan to mobilize €800 billion and launch four key military programs by 2030.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have executed a series of contract restructures, creating $12.3 million in 2025 salary cap space and improving their league rank from 32nd to 15th.
A definitive ranking of the top 10 space strategy games, from tactical roguelikes like FTL to grand strategy epics such as Stellaris and Homeworld.
Anuga 2025 showcased major trends in food innovation, including advanced alternative proteins, hybrid products, and a strong industry focus on sustainability.
Huntsville residents express mixed reactions to the U.S. Space Command relocation, balancing economic optimism with significant concerns over infrastructure strain.
