Threat Actors & Incidents
European firms plan exo-atmospheric interceptor for 2027 test
Destinus-led consortium of five European defense firms plans to develop and test a sovereign exo-atmospheric interceptor by 2027.
China justifies Space Force budget at smooth Schiess confirmation hearing
Nominee Troy Meink told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing that China's rapidly expanding space budget justifies the need for continued US Space Force investment.
GAO finds Space Force lacks process to determine personnel needs
GAO report reveals Space Force filled only 75% of required positions in 2025 due to inconsistent workforce planning and critical cyber personnel shortages.
Unseen drone threats endanger US rocket launch sites, experts warn
Drone incursions at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral expose vulnerabilities in US space launch infrastructure as launch tempo accelerates toward 300…
Space Force launches enlisted bonus pilot program
The US Space Force launched a pilot program offering targeted retention bonuses to enlisted Guardians in critical cyber and space…
Senators question Space Force legal readiness for future space warfare
Lawmakers pressed Space Force leaders on whether the service has adequate legal expertise to operate effectively in increasingly contested space…
Space Force designates third PAE tranche for electromagnetic warfare and cyber
The third tranche of Portfolio Alignment Effort designates electromagnetic warfare and cybersecurity as dedicated mission areas within the Space Force…
OrbitWhisperer AI satellite cybersecurity framework presented to NATO
Embry-Riddle professor Rosa Szurgot developed the AI-driven OrbitWhisperer framework to detect and respond to cyber threats targeting satellite systems.
Belgium Drops Three and a Half Billion to Build a Shared Air Defense Arsenal
Belgium has committed €3.1 billion ($3.5 billion) to a joint air defense procurement with the Netherlands, marking a major step…