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Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon

Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.

By Courtney Albon

9 days ago

Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile

The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

Navy seeks to fast track nuclear weapons systems

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told Congress the Navy is working to improve and develop three critical weapons systems.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 weeks ago

New Space Force ‘warfighting framework’ sharpens weaponization plans

The framework’s primary function is to define key terms, concepts and processes so that guardians have a common lexicon.

By Courtney Albon

7 weeks ago

Air Force tests unarmed nuclear missile in pre-dawn video

The Air Force must continue maintaining Minuteman III nuclear missiles longer than expected, with the Sentinel successor requiring a major restructuring.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Space Force lacks ‘warfighting ethos,’ experts say

An October 2024 workshop highlighted gaps in how the general public, and even some in the Defense Department, perceive the role of the Space Force.

By Courtney Albon

4 months ago