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Draft Trump EO would loosen commercial space regs, citing national security links

The draft EO would eliminate, waive and/or loosen federal environmental protection reviews required for launch licenses, including for those from Space Force ranges.

How the Pentagon plays into Trump’s sprawling artificial intelligence ‘Action Plan’

America's AI Action Plan features 19 recommendations that involve the DoD, including the creation of a "virtual proving ground."

White House’s new shipbuilding office moved to OMB, leader departs

The staffer leading the relatively new office, Ian Bennitt, announced his departure late Wednesday night on social media.

‘What’s the signal?’: One year since ICE Pact, the agreement’s future remains unclear

Former President Joe Biden presented ICE Pact last year as a pathway to compete with Russian and Chinese icebreaker production. President Donald Trump has continued the effort, but with a twist.

Biden approves executive order to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems

The executive order mandates the development of new cyber contract requirements for “agency-procured” space systems.

First delivery for Air Force One slides to 2029, source says

Even more delays may lie ahead for Boeing’s efforts to convert two 747s into flying West Wings.

Lawmakers backing separate cyber force see opening with Trump’s return

In his first term, President Donald Trump took a big swing and established the Space Force; two House members told Breaking Defense he could do it again, for cyberspace.

Clear guardrails mean faster progress on AI: Biden signs sweeping guidance for DoD & IC

In the tech race with China, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan argued, American ethics aren’t a hindrance: “It's a little bit counterintuitive, [but] ensuring security and trustworthiness will actually enable us to move faster, not slow us down.”

From Russia with nukes? Sifting facts from speculation about space weapon threat

"Nuclear weapons in space are a really, really dumb idea," said Jessica West of Canadian non-profit Ploughshares, but experts note that with Russia, nothing can ever be fully ruled out.

White House official urges more ‘real’ Pentagon investment in space mobility

"We can't expect to bridge the valley of death through S&T programs, and industry accelerator programs. ... We need to identify and prioritize resources, funding and personnel," said Diane Howard, National Space Council head of commercial space policy.

New Biden space rules framework: ‘Expedited’ license review, ‘sustainability’ goals

"This oversight regime will balance economic competitiveness together with safety, security, sustainability, and responsibility," states the new United States Novel Space Activities Authorization and Supervision Framework.

White House plan for ‘novel’ space activities faces industry, Hill skepticism

"Telling me: 'I'm creating a monster, but putting it in your closet,' still means I have a monster in my closet. And I'd really rather not have a monster in my closet," an industry representative told Breaking Defense.

White House AI exec order raises questions on future of DoD innovation

"What's really going to matter is how these various departments and agencies actually start building the rules and interpreting the guidance that they received in the executive order," Klon Kitchen of Beacon Global Strategies told Breaking Defense.

As Albanese visits Biden, Navy tells lawmakers 4 AUKUS legislative proposals are ‘critical’

President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will only hold general discussions about AUKUS today, administration officials told reporters.