Boeing wins $2B Space Force contract for 2 new MUOS satellites
Set to be launched "no earlier" than 2031 and 2032, the new satellites will extend the life of the MUOS constellation through 2035, according to SSC.
Space Force reexamining acquisition strategy for secure narrow-band communications
On Jan. 25, DoD announced that Lockheed Martin and Boeing have each won 15-month contracts worth $66 million to develop a new, more modern satellite design, with the service then deciding on which to use in building the two new MUOS birds.
How integrated modeling and simulation accelerates Europe’s defensive edge
Lockheed Martin’s ACES platform delivers a shared virtual battlespace that strengthens readiness, interoperability, and faster decision-making through advanced, integrated modeling and simulation capabilities designed for evolving global threats.
‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps
“These albatrosses [have been] dragging the department down for decades. This is the year we are going to get these programs delivered," said Frank Calvelli, space acquisition head.
Army, Navy Units To Transfer To Space Force Soon
The Army units involved operate a payload for the Wideband Global SATCOM system; the Navy's are connected to the Mobile User Objective System sats.
Paratroopers Pioneer New Army Network, Tactics
New radios offer dramatically greater range, clarity, & data — once soldiers and leaders figure out how best to use them.
Link 16 To Tie Legacy Platforms To SDA Satellites
Future satellite vendors will need to "show you can plug your WiFi into our WiFi and get a signal," says Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear.
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Accelerating space power through software-defined mission dominance
As space threats continue to evolve, existing satellites need new capabilities to defend and protect, even after launch.
Space Force May Be Too Small: RAND
"Being small could hurt the viability of the Space Force," finds a new RAND study.
EXCLUSIVE Revolutionary SATCOM Vision Hits Raymond’s Desk: AFSPC
The vision itself isn't the only thing that is needed, industry sources say. A concept of operations is required for how the Air Force will manage different user needs and interact with different industry providers. "The vision is out, but there is no concept of operations," said one source.