Space Force brings 5 companies on-board Space Data Network
The new awards are aimed at demonstrating the ability of multiple satellite networks to connect to the Space Force's emerging Space Data Network.
Army gears up to ‘engage’ enemy surveillance satellites
The Army's space superiority efforts are focused on countering adversary ISR satellites, as well as conducting "stratospheric warfare," Col. Joe Mroszcyck told Breaking Defense.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
Space-based interceptor contractors passed first Golden Dome milestone: Guetlein
The Defense Department will not decide whether to produce operational space-based interceptors until after industry demonstrates their feasibility, Gen. Michael Guetlein said.
Joint force needs kinetic and non-kinetic weapons for space war: Whiting
"We’re a combatant command and we fight to win wars," US Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting told the annual Army SMD conference.
Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity
Directed-energy and cyber weapons, as well as bombs targeted on communications hubs, all have potential to disable large satellite constellations, said Lt. Gen. Rick Zellmann, deputy commander of US Space Command.
Senate confirms nominees for Pentagon comptroller, space acquisition and NRO chief
Until today, the Pentagon had gone a year and a half without a confirmed comptroller.
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Winning the information war is as much about ideas and perception as it is about data
"Being able to tell the commander you don't need to do something is actually a pretty powerful message, as well."
Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief
Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will inherit a bigger service with plans to grow further, but also a complex set of acquisition and workforce challenges.
NRO issues 3 SAR satellite data providers ‘rigorous’ new contracts
The new Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts reflect the companies' successful demonstration of their capabilities under previous NRO study contracts, according to the spy satellite agency.
Space Force awards 3 firms $615M to track airborne targets
The task orders come under an ID/IQ with an undisclosed value granted to nine firms in April, and follow a first order to SpaceX in May worth $4.6 billion.
Telesat wins $1.6B for Canadian Arctic MILSATCOM
The contract is just the first step in a broader MoD plan to develop a secure Arctic communications grid.
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Drones and autonomous warfare: ‘One-way attack’ and reshaping ISR
Systems that can work independently while still being part of a unit are critical to carrying out multi-domain operations.
K2 tapped to host Space Force satellite laser links tests
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.
Facing a lack of kit, Space Force creates $981M pool to buy training capabilities
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.
Light at the end of M-code’s tunnel? Receivers for ships, planes to finish tests by 2027
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.
Senate takes next steps toward confirming key Pentagon officials
Lawmakers voted en bloc, setting up a next round of votes to confirm a new Pentagon comptroller, along with other influential positions.