The Air Force has put $103 million toward replacing a 53-year-old runway at its premier research and development test facility, Edwards AFB, Calif. The project got underway last week with a groundbreaking ceremony.
The Space Force is playing a key role in planning for “Golden Dome,” President Donald Trump’s initiative for comprehensive air and missile defense of the homeland, leaders said this week. But actually building and fielding the ambitious idea will require a major concerted effort across the Pentagon and intelligence community.