Ars Technica
The U.S. military appears increasingly concerned about a shortage of launch capacity, with one assessment saying the supply crunch is “exactly the situation we predicted.” The available report does not identify the affected launch providers, missions or proposed response.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Defense technology company Anduril unveiled three new satellite payload systems that it has tested in orbit, including an infrared sensor designed to track spacecraft in Earth’s shadow.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Challenges in recovering readiness following major deployment last year were exacerbated by short-notice commitment to bolster defences in the Middle East.
Via Satellite
• Mark Boggett
By Via Satellite: midterms have dramatically shifted the balance of power in Washington. With Democrats taking control of Congress, President Trump now faces a legislature with both the power and appetite to challenge some of his biggest spending commitments.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
By AINonline: Naval Air Systems Command has ordered a Beechcraft King Air 360CER tactical airlift aircraft for the Marine Corps. Textron Aviation announced the $18.6 million deal yesterday for a turboprop twin designated as the UC-12W+, equipped to carry passengers and cargo.
Breaking Defense
• Carley Welch
By Breaking Defense: The announcement comes amid the Pentagon's growing interest in laser weapons, which use concentrated beams of energy to heat and destroy targets.
thedebrief.org
• Tim McMillan
By thedebrief.org: A DARPA robot has assembled a structure in orbit for the first time, paving the way for giant space telescopes and solar power arrays.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Wall Street Journal
• Alexander Ward, Shelby Holliday
AirForceTimes
• Cristina Stassis
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• Hannah Miller Air
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• Sandra Erwin
