The plan to merge the two launch services of Lockheed Martin and Boeing may have hit a snag. Although the Air Force initially signaled its approval, expecting to reap savings in launching national security payloads, service officials have joined with the Federal Trade Commission in seeking specifics on anticipated savings. When the companies paired up to present the United Launch Alliance venture in May, they predicted savings of up to $150 million a year. Now regulators conducting an atitrust investigation want to see how they arrived at the number.
Budget Calls for More Airmen, More Guardians in 2027
April 21, 2026
The Air Force and the Space Force will significantly grow their ranks next year, defense officials said April 21, as the Pentagon rolled out a massive $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget.