SPACECOM’s FY27 spending boost wish list? Empty.
US Space Command's plan to ask for no additional FY27 funds follows a similar move by US Indo-Pacific Command.
It’s more than fuel: Why the Space Force needs in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing
In this op-ed, Charles Galbreath argues the Space Force should adopt in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing as a means to maintain space superiority over China.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Air Force, Space Force seek $16B extra for FY26 ‘unfunded priorities’
The services’ unfunded requests, obtained by Breaking Defense, reflect sharp increases compared to last year.
Pentagon seeks to shift $50B in planned funding to new priorities in FY26
Breaking Defense obtained a list of the 17 priority categories that are to be financially protected in FY26.
Space Force celebrates 5th anniversary at growing Spacepower Conference
Our latest eBook offers updates on the Space Force and SPACECOM, showcasing the latest tech, and the challenges of modern space operations.
SPACECOM to Huntsville? Under Trump, bets are on ‘yes,’ and possibly soon
"Sen. Tuberville has spoken with President Trump several times about the importance of moving Space Command back to its rightful home in Huntsville," a spokesperson for the Alabama Republican's office told Breaking Defense.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
The Army doth protest too much: In Space, jointness must come first
In this op-ed, Charles Galbreath and Jennifer Reeves of the Mitchell Institute respond to the Army's thoughts on its role in space.
The Army has a vital role in space, and it continues to grow
Col. Pete Atkinson and Maj. Gen. Jake Kwon, two key officers who handle space issues for the Army, offer a formal rebuttal of criticisms that the Army should hand over its entire space architecture to the Space Force.
SPACECOM prepping data fusion pilot to create ‘common operational picture’
Space domain awareness is one of the mission areas that SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting said currently needs improved command and control capabilities.
Congressional watchdog ‘expects’ to open new investigation of SPACECOM basing choice
Meanwhile, Alabama's Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday sent a letter to the Pentagon's Office of the Inspector General asking it to also investigate the decision.
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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
Air Force’s Kendall says servicemembers held ‘hostage’ by Tuberville confirmation blockade
Beyond politics, the Air Force Secretary weighed in on key items in the defense budget, citing concerns about potential cuts to NGAD funding and unnecessary bumps to an alternate F-35 engine.
House appropriators’ $826B Pentagon spending bill sets up fights with authorizers
The DoD topline is a 3.6% increase over last year and roughly $285 million more than the White House sought.
NORTHCOM Needs Help In Space For Arctic Communications
Eliminating stovepipes that prevent sharing information about threats and responses is crucial to defense of the homeland, says Gen. Glen VanHerck, NORTHCOM head.
Russian Sat Spits Out High-Speed Object In Likely ASAT Test
"I don't see another obvious explanation other than it was a weapons test," said Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation.