The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap. Col. Richard Kniseley also discussed the service's upcoming commercial strategy and funding needs. The Crew-9 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, designed to shuttle workers to and from the International Space Station. Charges on Boeing's five major defense fixed-price programs also totaled $1.6 billion throughout 2023. The LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile has seen its costs increase at least 37%, triggering a review that could see the program restructured or canceled. A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops. Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December. Load More