Missouri Gets Sentimental Over Warthogs:
Air Force Reserve Commands’ 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo., has dedicated one of its 15 A-10s in honor of the city of Branson, Mo., calling it the Thunderbolt of Branson. Actually, the Missouri Reservists have named 13 of their Warthogs for Missouri cities, reports the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader.
SDA’s Next Phase of Data Transport Satellites on Hold
June 30, 2025
The long-term future of one of the Space Development Agency’s two satellite constellations is on hold as officials study the options for replacing a planned “data transport layer” with one or more commercial solutions. President Trump’s proposed 2026 defense budget...