Welcome to today's Defense Business Briefing, your weekly roundup of the latest defense industry news.

One company on Space Force ‘watch list’ in effort to hold industry accountable to contracts

The Space Force has one company on its “contractor watch list,” a senior official said, showing that the service is holding industry accountable for missing performance, cost or schedule promises.

Analysts wrestle with Replicator tea leaves as Trump returns to Oval

The Defense Department has released new information in recent weeks about its classified Replicator drone program, leading Washington analysts to question what kind of future the initiative might have in the incoming Trump administration.

DIU reveals new Replicator software contracts

The Defense Innovation Unit has announced contract awards to software developers supporting the Replicator initiative, highlighting their roles in advancing autonomy solutions for all-domain, attritable drones.

Space Force to award commercial contracts next year

The Space Force plans to begin awarding Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve contracts early next year for space domain awareness services, according to a service official.

Bombardier delivers first aircraft for Army's HADES spy plane program

Bombardier Defense has delivered the first prototype Global 6500 aircraft for the Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES), according to a company announcement.

McCarthy talks Trump appointees’ potential impacts on defense

Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was noncommittal when asked how he felt about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon.

Army chief says funding flexibility could help when it comes to stockpiling resources

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George suggested yesterday that the service can’t currently stockpile weapons and parts due to a lack of funding flexibility in the budget.