NRO needs AI to manage more than 200 (and counting) satellites, director says
Chris Scolese envisions an NRO constellation user saying, “‘I want to know how many ships are in the Taiwan Strait’ ... and then the system could go off and do it.”
The Earth Observation industry’s biggest threat isn’t China, it’s Washington
There are four steps the US can take to ensure it doesn't lag behind China and other adversaries in Earth Observation satellites, writes Payam Banazadeh in this op-ed.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Who’s Who in Defense: Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence
In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, the position of Director of National Intelligence, (DNI) was created to close the gaps in the US Intelligence Community.
Trump picks NRO official Troy Meink as next Air Force secretary
The selection of Meink is likely of interest to top Trump ally Elon Musk, whose SpaceX business will deal directly with the new Air Force secretary.
NRO plans first phase for new proliferated spy sat constellation in May: Official
Next month’s launch “will be the first launch of an actual operational system,” NRO Principal Deputy Director Troy Meink said.
EXCLUSIVE: GMTI emerges as new front in Space Force-NGA turf battle
NGA chief Frank Whitworth defended his agency’s role in Ground Moving Target Indicator operations to Breaking Defense, as sources say there’s tension behind the scenes.
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As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
Spy satellite agency NRO awards RF geolocation study contracts to 6 companies
“Since the 2019 award of an integration study contract for commercial RF, we’ve seen increasing demand for this data source from across the user community,” said Chris Scolese, director of the NRO.
Aussies launch Space Command, space strategy; upgrade northern base
“I think it's really important that we start contributing. We've got a couple of little satellites up there,” said Air Vice Marshall Cath Roberts, “but space domain awareness is where we can start and we need to operationalize it because we are so far behind.”
IC, Biden Admin Aim To Reform Commercial Remote Sensing Rules
"If we don't adapt, others will set the rules and challenge our new leadership. We should set the rules," said Stacey Dixon, deputy director of national intelligence.
Nuke Sub Accord ‘First Step’ For Deeper US-Aussie Cooperation; Aussies Get NRO Ties
"This does not mean there are not constructive areas of engagement with China," Australia Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Marise Payne said at the State Department today. She then noted that "US leadership within the Indo-Pacific remains indispensable."
How technology, strategy and industry are shaping the next fleet
Discover how unmanned systems and emerging technologies are shaping the future of U.S. naval power in Breaking Defense’s new eBook.
Al-Qaida Fears In Afghanistan, But China Takes Spotlight For IC Leaders
One senior official said he wants his agency to have the urgency about China the way the US had urgency about counterterrorism after 9/11.
Firefly Aerospace Set For First Launch Next Thursday; Static Test Passed
"Firefly Alpha will provide a unique capability to the US Government that is not currently available: a 1,000 kg to orbit, commercial, domestic, launch vehicle that can be used for a wide variety of missions," says Firefly spokesperson Kim Jennett.
DIU’s Butow Pushes Space Force Case On ‘Tactical ISR’ Mission
Space Force is not a voting member of the new(ish) IC Commercial Space Council to improve coordination on commercial space policy -- but NRO and NGA are.
EXCLUSIVE: NRO Space ‘Civil Reserve’ Includes Shutter Control Option
"Frankly, this is an area where the United States can't control what happens anymore," said Secure World's Brian Weeden.