Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
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• Stephen Clark
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:09 PM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors
By SpaceNews.com: The Missile Defense Agency confirmed that L3Harris’ Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellite prototype met performance targets in tests.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare
By SpaceNews.com: CSIS in its 2025 Space Threat Assessment concludes that space is becoming “a more dangerous place.”.
Also:
csis.org and
Defense Daily
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Have Been Shooting Down Houthi Drones
By The War Zone: F-35Cs are also striking targets in Yemen, with their stealth being of unique importance as the Houthi air defense threat comes into the spotlight.
Politico
• Joe Gould
'Highly inappropriate': Elon Musk, a defense contractor, sat in on US Air Force nominee's interview
By Politico: His inclusion is significant because the SpaceX founder has billions of dollars in national security and defense contracts at stake. .
Also:
Breaking Defense
Reuters
• Joey Roulette
Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
By Reuters: Cosmos 2553 is one of dozens of Russian satellites with suspected ties to its military and intelligence programs.
RTX
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
Defense Daily
• Rich Abott
US State Department Approves $2.2 Billion Netherlands Sale For Tomahawk Missiles
By Defense Daily: The State Department last Friday approved a potential $2.2 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands for RTX Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles.
Space Intel Report
• Peter B. de Selding
German Armed Forces to Invest in Dual-Use and Dedicated Reconnaissance and Broadband Constellations
By Space Intel Report: FRANKFURT — The German armed forces are preparing a major new investment in dual-use and dedicated….
