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- 1Air Force secretary confirms US has weapons in spaceโผAir Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space
The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States maintains weapons in space, a rare official confirmation of a capability long rumored. The statement is drawing attention given years of ambiguity around American space-based military systems and ongoing debates about space militarization and arms control.
- 2Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Clear Beds for Possible Mass CasualtiesโPakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"
Pakistani authorities have instructed hospitals to prepare bed space for a possible 'mass casualty incident' as tensions rise over the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and calls for protests. The order suggests the government anticipates violent clashes between security forces and Khan's supporters, and critics read it as a sign of how far the military-backed government expects unrest to escalate.
- 3SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from CaliforniaโผSpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
SpaceX carried out a classified mission for the US Space Force, lifting off from California. The payload and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with national security launches, and footage and photographs of the liftoff were released. It is the latest in a series of military space missions flown by the company for the Pentagon.
- 4SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from CaliforniaโผSpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The launch was carried by multiple local news outlets, though details of the payload's purpose remain undisclosed due to its classified nature. The booster recovery continues SpaceX's routine of reusing rockets for national security missions.
- 5SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from CaliforniaโผSpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California
SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California, with few details released about the payload or its objectives. The secrecy surrounding the flight has drawn attention from space and defense watchers, who are speculating about what the military is sending into orbit and why information is being withheld.
- 6Redwire wins $980 million US Space Force contractโRedwire Selected For $980M US Space Force Program: A Look At The Key Highlights
Space infrastructure company Redwire has been selected for a $980 million US Space Force program, according to company announcements covered in financial and defense media. The deal makes Redwire a key contractor for military space technology work, and market watchers are highlighting the scale of the award and what it means for the company's growth and backlog.
- 7Air Force and Space Force hit recruiting goals months earlyโAir Force and Space Force meet recruiting goals months before target date
The US Air Force and Space Force have met their fiscal year recruiting goals months ahead of their target date. The early achievement marks a turnaround after the military branches, like much of the US armed forces, struggled with recruitment shortfalls in recent years. It suggests improved enlistment trends across the space and air domains of the US military.
- 8U.S. Space Force Books 2027 On-Orbit Servicing MissionsโผU.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space
The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space. The missions will involve satellite servicing technologies such as refueling, repair or repositioning in orbit, marking a step toward routine commercial support of military spacecraft. It signals growing reliance on commercial space companies to extend satellite lifespans and maintain orbital assets.
- 9Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral Amid Drone SurgeโผSpace Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flights
The US Space Force has added laser systems at Cape Canaveral following roughly 500 drone flights at Port Canaveral. The move is being read as a counter-drone security measure protecting launch operations and port infrastructure from unauthorized unmanned aircraft activity.
- 10Air Force Orders All Airmen and Guardians to Update Religious Affiliation RecordsโAir Force Officially Directs Every Airman, Guardian to Update Religious Affiliation to Align With DOD
The US Air Force has issued an official directive requiring every Airman and Guardian to update their religious affiliation records so they align with Department of Defense standards. The order applies across the entire force and reflects a broader effort to standardize personnel data across military branches, though the reasons behind the timing have not been detailed.
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SpaceX is answering public questions about its USSF-385 launch for the United States Space Force. The mission drew attention as the company shared details about the flight, its payload and its national security role. Enthusiasts are asking about the rocket used, timing and mission objectives.