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Space Force’s intelligence ‘marketplace’ gets funds to expand
Military units post requests to TacSRT’s webpage, and industry competes to answer them.
April 10, 2025 | Audrey Decker
A closer look at the Chinese space company accused of helping the Houthis
The ostensibly private Chang Guang Satellite Technology emerged from and benefited from state funding.
May 7, 2025 | Matt Bruzzese and Peter W. Singer
Lockheed has cleared backlog of stored F-35s
The company had 72 jets stacked up due to software delays.
July 15, 2025 | Audrey Decker
Microsoft ends use of China-based engineers to patch DOD systems
The move comes after a ProPublica report highlighted a Microsoft program that allows foreign engineers to indirectly interact with U.S. military systems through American “escort” intermediaries.
July 20, 2025 | David DiMolfetta
Anduril becomes third US supplier of rocket motors, company says
Annual production will grow to 6,000 motors by the end of next year, they say.
August 5, 2025 | Audrey Decker
The jets were late. Lockheed got on-time bonuses anyway
After nearly 20 years of F-35 production, the program continues to “overpromise and underdeliver,” GAO said.
September 3, 2025 | Audrey Decker
Silicon Valley in St. Louis?
With the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as its north star, a non-profit is working to get defense tech to put down roots in the Midwest.
October 1, 2025 | Lauren C. Williams
Draft list of attendees for Hegseth acquisition-reform speech shows wide industry interest
The guest list for the Pentagon’s new policy roll-out reveals the rapidly changing face of defense tech.
November 5, 2025 | Patrick Tucker
Unveiling acquisition overhaul, Hegseth tells industry to get with the program
One expert said the reforms would sweep away Cold War processes—and draw backlash from established primes.
November 7, 2025 | Lauren C. Williams
Can partner nations help solve the Navy’s shipbuilding woes?
On a trip through the Pacific, the chief of naval operations sought ways to get more warships faster.
November 24, 2025 | Jennifer Hlad
Gargantuan Golden Dome contract vehicle clears 1,000-plus firms to vie for slices of $151 billion
One defense expert said it was one of the largest contract ceilings of all time.
December 3, 2025 | Thomas Novelly
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The news that Microsoft is ending its use of China-based engineers to patch DOD systems is a welcome move, given the security risks associated with foreign involvement in US military systems.
I’m skeptical about the ability of partner nations to help solve the Navy’s shipbuilding woes, given the complexity of the issue and the need for significant investment.
The Golden Dome contract vehicle, with over 1,000 firms cleared to vie for slices of $151 billion, is a massive undertaking that could have a significant impact on the defense industry.
The draft list of attendees for Hegseth’s acquisition-reform speech shows a wide range of industry interest, which is promising for the future of defense tech.
The expansion of the Space Force’s intelligence ‘marketplace’ is an intriguing development, and I’m curious to see how it will impact the way military units interact with industry partners.
Anduril’s announcement that it will become the third US supplier of rocket motors, with annual production growing to 6,000 motors by the end of next year, is a significant development in the defense industry.
The concept of Silicon Valley in St. Louis, with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as its driving force, is an innovative approach to bringing defense tech to the Midwest.
This could lead to a more diverse range of companies contributing to defense technology.
The announcement that TacSRT’s webpage will allow military units to post requests and industry to compete to answer them is a step towards increased transparency and efficiency in defense contracting.
The production delays and software issues with the F-35 program, which have been ongoing for nearly 20 years, are a testament to the challenges of developing and implementing complex defense systems.
The fact that the Chinese space company Chang Guang Satellite Technology emerged from and benefited from state funding raises questions about the role of private companies in supporting military activities.
The fact that Lockheed had 72 F-35 jets stacked up due to software delays is concerning, especially considering the company still received on-time bonuses, as reported by the GAO.
This highlights the need for more stringent oversight and accountability in defense contracting.