More than a dozen sources tell Breaking Defense that tensions between the NGA and Space Force are rising on commercial ISR, with White House officials watching closely.
By Theresa HitchensA major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
“It will provide commercial SATCOM subscription services, which include SATCOM coverage in different locations, terminals, bandwidth, training if required by the unit and help desk services,” Paul Mehney, public communications director for Army PEO C3T, told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens
When it comes to leveraging commercial space tech, one analyst said, “The old adage holds — show me your budget and I’ll show you your priorities.”
By Theresa Hitchens
In exchange for consenting to allowing DoD to commandeer services, the framework document suggests incentives for industry participants such as giving them status as a “preferential provider” to US government contracts and “war-risk insurance.”
By Theresa Hitchens
Space Systems Command’s new Commercial Space Marketplace for Innovation and Collaboration (COSMIC) facility in Chantilly, Virg., will serve as the “physical headquarters” for the SSC Commercial Space Office.
By Theresa Hitchens
While there is no formal agreement, NRO and the Space Force have reached an informal accord to each use commercial imagery the other has acquired, and are in discussions about a potential DoD-IC “marketplace” to ease sharing.
By Theresa Hitchens Col. Rich Kniseley, newly appointed as the head of SSC’s Commercial Space Office, told Breaking Defense on Wednesday: “I’m hoping to deliver a framework to leadership this summer.”
By Theresa Hitchens
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