The ax has become an important part of the Space Force’s arsenal
"I’ve terminated 11 major contracts in less than three years."
This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the military's secretive Space Rapid Capabilities Office.
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico—For decades, America's big defense contractors have known they can count on a steady flow of business from the Pentagon. You win some, and you lose some. But don't fret. Inevitably, there's a new opportunity to get money from the world's largest military.
This paradigm is shifting with the launch of a wave of startups eager to deliver software, missiles, drones, satellites, and other services. It's no surprise that the US military is often the core market for these companies.
