Today In Defense

Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, 2:35 PM PST

2025-11-25T14:35:59.126741-08:00 2025-11-25T14:35:59.126741-08:00 (2025-11-25T14:35:59.126741-08:00)

North America   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
❗️
South China Morning Post • Agence France-Presse

Pentagon threatens to recall former combat pilot and NASA astronaut after video urging troops to defy orders; Democratic senator vows defiance

By South China Morning Post: Pentagon targets former combat pilot and Nasa astronaut for urging troops to defy illegal orders, by threatening to recall him to US Navy service.

2025-11-24T21:33:00.266020-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
❗️
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

DARPA launches X-plane competition for new uncrewed cargo drone

By FlightGlobal: The Pentagon's technology incubator has launched a competition seeking novel designs for uncrewed cargo aircraft capable of carrying payloads more than four times their own weight, with applications spanning military logistics to civil package delivery.

2025-11-25T11:29:19.659821-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
❗️
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Unique Russian A-60 Laser Testbed Jet Destroyed In Ukrainian Attack

By The War Zone: Ukraine’s latest long-range attack on a Russian airbase claimed the one-off laser-armed aircraft and an important radar testbed. Ukraine’s latest long-range attack on a Russian airbase claimed the one-off laser-armed aircraft and an important radar testbed.

Also: The Aviationist, prm.ua and defence-blog.com
2025-11-25T09:43:29.271077-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
❗️
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

US Space Force Awards Classified Prototype Contracts for 'Golden Dome' Space‑Based Interceptors

By Bloomberg: The US Space Force awarded multiple small contracts to develop prototypes for space-based interceptors, looking for progress with a technology that has yet to be proven but forms a crucial part of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile-defense umbrella.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, The Independent, SpaceNews.com, defence-industry.eu and Bloomberg Law
2025-11-25T05:02:23.256689-08:00