Satellite-to-satellite communications via optical laser-light links is at the heart of the Space Force's future missile warning/ tracking architecture, and in turn the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense shield.
CSIS's Mark Cancian responds to a recent op-ed in Breaking Defense about the relative standstill at the strait.
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.
If passed by the Senate and House, the continuing resolution would extend federal funding until Dec. 11.
The deal will allow Northrop to stand up production as a second supplier of solid rocket motors for the PAC-3 interceptor.
Experiments involving 3D printing and launching missiles from uncrewed vessels were expected to take place among high-end warfighting training.
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Gen. Greg Gagnon, head of Space Force Combat Forces Command, said a number of key mission areas face a serious lack of simulators needed for training Guardians.
The pilot ejected and is receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the service.
A new audit from the Government Accountability Office found concerns with the Air Force’s modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress, which is planned to fly through the middle of the century.
Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the "initial version" were altered.
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
Establishing durable domestic mineral supply chains will likely require closer coordination between US defense primes as well as small businesses and new entrants, says Abigail Hunter.
An Air Force office recently took over the sprawling M-code project, meant to give jam- and spoof-proof GPS receivers to potentially a million pieces of tech.
JIATF-401 also awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $500 million three-year contract earlier this month.
An executive order on sourcing critical minerals could shake up supply chains for industry.