Explore

Trendline Trendline
Space Economy Reaches $686 Billion, Driven by Government and Commercial Growth

Space Economy Reaches $686 Billion, Driven by Government and Commercial Growth

Space Economy Reaches $686 Billion, Driven by Government and Commercial Growth
AP News AP News
The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far
Reuters Reuters
US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

By David Shepardson FARNBOROUGH, England July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. boosted the size of its pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow by 22% this year, and U.S. politicians were out in force, vying with European rivals for investment from aerospace, defence, and space companies as the industries boom. 
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Senator Murkowski Questions Pentagon's Use of Iran War Funding as Congressional Authorization

Senator Murkowski Questions Pentagon's Use of Iran War Funding as Congressional Authorization

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska raised concerns during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing about the Trump administration's potential use of a supplemental appropriation for the Iran war as a substitute for explicit congressional authorization. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified about the Pentagon's request for $67.1 billion to fund the ongoing conflict. Murkowski referenced a 1999 opinion from the Clinton administration's Office of Legal Counsel, which suggested that funding could satisfy the War Powers Resolution requirement without explicit authorization. Hegseth deferred the question to the legal department, stating that the administration believes it has standalone Article Two authorities to conduct operations.
Trendline Trendline
Michigan's Rise as a Defense Tech Hub Driven by Innovation and Military Needs

Michigan's Rise as a Defense Tech Hub Driven by Innovation and Military Needs

Michigan's Rise as a Defense Tech Hub Driven by Innovation and Military Needs
TheStreet TheStreet
Rocket Lab just landed a $266 million rocket deal

Rocket Lab just landed a $266 million rocket deal

Rocket Lab built its name launching small rockets from a remote pad in New Zealand, a company founded by Peter Beck in 2006 with a fraction of the budget of its bigger rivals. Lately, its biggest headlines have come from a rocket that has not flown yet. Neutron, the medium lift vehicle designed to ...
AP News AP News
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far
Rolling Stone Rolling Stone
Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War

Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War

The Pentagon chief was on Capitol Hill asking for a whopping $1.5 trillion in funding
Reuters Reuters
Exclusive-DOGE alumni launch military cyber startup with $1.4 billion valuation

Exclusive-DOGE alumni launch military cyber startup with $1.4 billion valuation

By David Jeans NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - A team of former DOGE employees have raised a major funding round for a startup that aims to use AI to expand U.S. military cyber capabilities, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
SpaceX Launches 21 Missile-Tracking Satellites for SDA, Expanding Military Space Network

SpaceX Launches 21 Missile-Tracking Satellites for SDA, Expanding Military Space Network

SpaceX successfully launched 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA) as part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer E mission. This launch, conducted from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4E, is part of the Pentagon's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, which aims to enhance missile-tracking and data relay capabilities. The mission marks the third operational batch of satellites delivered for this network. In addition to this, the week saw other significant launches, including two Starlink missions and a Soyuz MS-29 mission to the International Space Station. The SDA also awarded a $1.75 billion contract to L3Harris and Sierra Space for the construction of 36 additional satellites, indicating a significant expansion of the missile-tracking constellation.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites for SDA's Missile-Tracking Network

SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites for SDA's Missile-Tracking Network

SpaceX successfully launched 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) missile-tracking and data relay network. This launch, part of the SDA's Tranche 1 Transport Layer, marks the third operational batch supporting the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The mission was conducted using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4E. This week also saw other significant space activities, including the Soyuz MS-29 mission to the International Space Station and additional Starlink satellite launches by SpaceX. The Pentagon also announced a $1.75 billion contract for 36 more missile-tracking satellites, indicating a significant expansion of the SDA's tracking layer.
Reuters Reuters
Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules

Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules

By Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order making it harder for U.S. defense contractors to obtain waivers allowing them to buy critical minerals and other materials from China and other prohibited foreign suppliers, the