DoD ‘completely rewrites’ classification policy for secret space programs

DoD ‘completely rewrites’ classification policy for secret space programs
DoD ‘completely rewrites’ classification policy for secret space programs

Under the new approach, there must be a technical rationale for stamping a space program as special access, not simply because of a service policy decision, said DoD space policy czar John Plumb.

US, allies struggle to find ‘collaborative’ space development projects

US, allies struggle to find ‘collaborative’ space development projects
US, allies struggle to find ‘collaborative’ space development projects

Air Marshall Harvey Smyth, UK Air and Space Commander, suggested that one way to move forward might be to find a mutually desired “capability set” and pursue it under a joint program along the lines of the F-35.

‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond

‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond
‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond

John Plumb, DoD assistant secretary for space policy, suggested overuse of SAPs is hindering information sharing across programs and, more importantly, to allies.

US, close allies sign ‘call to action’ in space defense

US, close allies sign ‘call to action’ in space defense
US, close allies sign ‘call to action’ in space defense

The new military accord signed by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the US presages joint stance on future space norms.

ASTERX 2021: French Space Forces Reach For Higher ‘Orbit’

ASTERX 2021: French Space Forces Reach For Higher ‘Orbit’
ASTERX 2021: French Space Forces Reach For Higher ‘Orbit’

The French military is moving apace in keeping with Paris’s determination to, at a minimum, keep its rank as the third international space power in an increasingly large and competitive club of nations.