The US Army is undergoing significant changes to its acquisition process, including a new reporting structure and a focus on commercialization. The Army plans to buy commercial engines for the M1E3 tank and set up a marketplace for drones and counter-drone capabilities.
Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, bringing autonomous air taxis closer to commercial reality. According to AeroTime, Wisk's achievement marks a significant industry milestone in autonomous passenger air taxi development.
The International Space Station is set to retire in 2030, with government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutes transitioning to Starlab. Voyager Technologies will continue to deliver mission management expertise, having been the largest commercial user of the ISS for 36 countries and 1,400 payloads and satellites.