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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.
A Pentagon nominee is urging a closer integration of the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office to fix costly inefficiencies in space programs.
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 U.S. Space Force has canceled its plan to create a new Futures Command, with officials now exploring a smaller, alternative organization.
The U.S. government's increasing reliance on SpaceX for critical space missions has raised concerns about national security vulnerabilities tied to a single provider.
The U.S. Space Force is implementing major reforms to its acquisition process, aiming to develop and deploy space capabilities faster with new integrated teams.
The U.S. is reviving plans for space-based missile interceptors under the Golden Dome program, but experts warn that fundamental physics challenges remain.
The Missile Defense Agency has extended the proposal deadline for its $151 billion SHIELD contract after receiving over 1,500 industry questions.
The White House has nominated six major generals for key three-star leadership positions across the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, pending Senate confirmation.
The U.S. Space Force has introduced its first dedicated physical fitness program, which will officially begin on January 1, 2026, tailored to its unique mission.
The Pentagon has released a plan for a potential Oct. 1 government shutdown, confirming active-duty military will work without pay and over 334,000 civilians will be furloughed.
The Pentagon has awarded over $224 million in contracts to three U.S. companies to boost domestic production of solid rocket motors for missiles and space systems.
