US Space Force surges back in headlines with new space defense tech, ops and budgets. USSF: formed 2019 as DoD space arm.
Golden Dome's space-based interceptors are advancing with 12 awardees under OTA deals totaling up to $3.2 billion. Space Force officials claim initial capability by 2028, while critics warn on affordability and scale. The plan includes Space-Based Interceptors, ground systems, and AI integration; analysts debate price tags said to run into trillions.
Hackers have exploited Meta's AI-powered Instagram support to link target accounts to new emails and reset passwords, exposing thousands of accounts. Meta has fixed the flaw and is securing affected users, while security researchers warn of broader AI-enabled identity risks.
Quantum Space, led by Kam Ghaffarian and former NASA officials, is positioning Ranger for national security tasks under Andromeda funding. The company plans to raise $300 million via a SPAC to build Ranger manufacturing in Tulsa and launch the first prototype by 2027, with mass production by 2028.