Turkish defense ministry describes tricky shoot-down of wayward drone
The Turkish armed forces have previously had to neutralize unmanned surface vessels and drifting sea mines arriving from across the Black Sea.
Unmanned
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming
Analysts have been tracking Russian electronic warfare from across the Gdańsk Bay, pinpointing familiar sites in Kaliningrad.
Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communications
The service is studying alternatives to the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer, which is providing small satellites for tactical communications.
Tech firm uses AI to make Pentagon budget, spending easier to track
Obviant's platform aims to help both DOD and the defense industry better understand how the Pentagon is spending its money.
Opinion
Five priorities for advancing NATO’s space mission
NATO’s progress in the "final frontier” is notable but insufficient, argue RAND analysts Anca Agachi, Shaan Shaikh and Bruce McClintock.
Eying a Starlink alternative, France to boost Eutelsat stake
The French government announced a 10-year framework contract with Eutelsat worth as much as €1 billion to provide military-grade satellite communications.
York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch
The spacecraft, dubbed Dragoon, will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter 14 rideshare mission, which is slated to launch June 20.
Space Force’s first next-gen missile warning launch pushed to 2026
GAO has long warned the program’s first launch would be delayed at least a year. Those projections could prove true, but perhaps for more nuanced reasons.
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.
Two House lawmakers launch Golden Dome caucus
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., announced the initiative Tuesday, noting that the group will partner closely with the Senate's Golden Dome Caucus.
