diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index 10169d9..d936de4 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Date: 2022-08-09
       If not unlocked on settings change, use "TungstenRecipes" (no slashes) command.
     - A few basic recipe tweaks for 248k
   Changes:
+    - Rocketry now defaults to not requiring military science packs. Option still exists for now.
     - General balance: Tungsten plates required for piercing ammunition reduced.
     - General balance: Tungsten ingredients required for oil refinery & chemical plant increased.
     - General balance: For some mod loadouts, steel no longer required for assembling machine 2
diff --git a/settings.lua b/settings.lua
index 8284b0b..063733e 100644
--- a/settings.lua
+++ b/settings.lua
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ data:extend({
 		type = "string-setting",
 		name = "bztungsten-avoid-military",
 		setting_type = "startup",
-		default_value = "no",
+		default_value = "yes",
     allowed_values = {"yes", "no"},
 	},
   {