Space Force wants $248M to kickstart new jam-proof SATCOM constellation

Space Force wants $248M to kickstart new jam-proof SATCOM constellation
Space Force wants $248M to kickstart new jam-proof SATCOM constellation

Maj. Gen. Michael Greiner said that the Space Force’s initial plans are to develop four new Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global satellites, although those plans could change as the program is a new start for FY25.

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Sovereign space as a new line of defense

Sovereign space as a new line of defense
Sovereign space as a new line of defense

The O3b mPOWER medium-Earth orbit constellation enables nations to maintain control and autonomy over their space networks and safeguard national security, and to establish sovereign communications capabilities without relying solely on the government-proprietary satellite systems.

Luxembourg greenlights new military SATCOM network using SES satellites

Luxembourg greenlights new military SATCOM network using SES satellites
Luxembourg greenlights new military SATCOM network using SES satellites

The plan is designed not just to improve Luxembourg’s military space capabilities, but also specifically to improve defense cooperation with the US by “jointly exploiting” the new SES satellites.

In a $3 billion bet, Space Force envisions tactical anti-jam SATCOM keeping enemy EW at bay

In a $3 billion bet, Space Force envisions tactical anti-jam SATCOM keeping enemy EW at bay
In a $3 billion bet, Space Force envisions tactical anti-jam SATCOM keeping enemy EW at bay

The Space Force’s goal is to create a resilient SATCOM architecture by using multiple types of satellites with better encryption and dispersed over various orbits to flummox adversary jamming attempts — with US national security planners fully expecting sophisticated electronic warfare attacks against satellites in future conflicts.