Coronavirus Outbreak Shutters F-35 Facilities in Japan, Italy; First Strike Against Defense Industrial Base

Coronavirus Outbreak Shutters F-35 Facilities in Japan, Italy; First Strike Against Defense Industrial Base
Coronavirus Outbreak Shutters F-35 Facilities in Japan, Italy; First Strike Against Defense Industrial Base

Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col Mike Andrews added in a statement that the temporary Mitsubishi closure only affects Japanese aircraft, while Lockheed “is restricting travel” to the Cameri facility, based on a US Embassy travel warning.

Air Force Funds Hosted Payloads On Japan Sats

Air Force Funds Hosted Payloads On Japan Sats
Air Force Funds Hosted Payloads On Japan Sats

The QZSS Hosted Payloads are seen as a pathfinder to improving US and allied cooperation in tracking adversary satellites and dangerous space junk.

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne To Fly DoD Sats By Year End

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne To Fly DoD Sats By Year End
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne To Fly DoD Sats By Year End

“I want to see a kickass flight, really really soon!” says Mandy Vaughn, president of VOX Space, about her 2020 goals for Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne.

DoD Wants Army, Navy To Join Space Force; May Ask Hill For Help

DoD Wants Army, Navy To Join Space Force; May Ask Hill For Help
DoD Wants Army, Navy To Join Space Force; May Ask Hill For Help

Space Force is looking to establish an independent identity, based on the legacy of the Air Force space community, but focused on “22nd century warfare,” says Maj. Gen. John Shaw.

‘Caveat Emptor:’ State Dept. Mocks Russian, PRC Weapon Sales In ‘Buy American’ Pitch

‘Caveat Emptor:’ State Dept. Mocks Russian, PRC Weapon Sales In ‘Buy American’ Pitch
‘Caveat Emptor:’ State Dept. Mocks Russian, PRC Weapon Sales In ‘Buy American’ Pitch

“We have seen countries around the world leap at the chance to obtain high-tech, low cost defensive capabilities only to see their significant investments crumble and rust in their hands.”

Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes

Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes
Bolton Warns Trump: North Korea ‘Will Never Give Up’ Nukes

“Every day that goes by makes North Korea a more dangerous country,” John Bolton said at CSIS. “When does it become too late? Today is better than tomorrow. Tomorrow is better than the next day.”

Border Wall Money Taken From Alaska Missile Interceptors, Shipyards & More

Border Wall Money Taken From Alaska Missile Interceptors, Shipyards & More
Border Wall Money Taken From Alaska Missile Interceptors, Shipyards & More

“We have been been given a lawful order by the president to respond to this crisis on the border and we’re doing that,” a Pentagon official said.

SecDef & Marines Want To Disperse Across Pacific, But It’s Hard

SecDef & Marines Want To Disperse Across Pacific, But It’s Hard
SecDef & Marines Want To Disperse Across Pacific, But It’s Hard

Concerns over a new Okinawa airfield, and how to get Marines across vast swaths of ocean, are complicating American plans to spread forces across the Pacific.

Astroscale US Targets DoD Sat Servicing Market

Astroscale US Targets DoD Sat Servicing Market
Astroscale US Targets DoD Sat Servicing Market

“DoD is a customer like any other, with a future need for servicing its own satellites to extend mission life,” says Astroscale US President Ron Lopez.

DoT, Fearing China/Russia Threats, Tests GPS ‘Back-Ups’

DoT, Fearing China/Russia Threats, Tests GPS ‘Back-Ups’
DoT, Fearing China/Russia Threats, Tests GPS ‘Back-Ups’

The Transportation Department is working closely with DoD, DHS and other agencies “to address policy and technical issues including the security and resilience of GPS receivers,” says General Counsel Steven Bradbury.

US, Japan To Ink Hosted Payload Pact to Monitor Sats

US, Japan To Ink Hosted Payload Pact to Monitor Sats
US, Japan To Ink Hosted Payload Pact to Monitor Sats

Japan plans to host an American Space Situational Awareness (SSA) sensor payload on their QZSS satellites. American and Japanese officials are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding by the end of the year.

Adm. Davidson: China Assaults International Order

Adm. Davidson: China Assaults International Order
Adm. Davidson: China Assaults International Order

The most profound change resulting from China’s military modernization has been in its space capabilities. Back in 2000 China only had 10 satellites in orbit, and this year it will launch more satellites than any other nation on the planet.

General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman

General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman
General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman

“Getting alongside a vessel under the cover of darkness to attach a mine underway is not an insignificant effort,” Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs said today.

How US Allies Can Keep An Electronic Eye On China

How US Allies Can Keep An Electronic Eye On China
How US Allies Can Keep An Electronic Eye On China

The Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments has some new ideas for how even relatively poor allies can help keep the peace in the Pacific.