Boeing’s George Muellner expressed dismay that industry often “only has one shot” to field today’s complex space systems, saying it’s a harsh program environment. He believes there must be more stability in the process of acquiring and deploying space systems, certainly one that allows the space team to solve technical issues before anything is put into orbit.
F-35As from the Vermont Air National Guard have deployed to Puerto Rico in recent days, continuing a major buildup of U.S. Air Force assets in Latin America aimed at combating drug trafficking and pressuring the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
