Opinion
Pentagon is certain that space will be key to future conflicts
Satellites form the backbone of modern military infrastructure, supporting vital functions like precise navigation and secure communication.
Satellites
Estonian-made combat robots in Ukraine now come with Starlink
The new satellite connectivity feature allows the vehicles to be operated from thousands of miles away, according to the manufacturer.
Opinion
Defining Dynamic Space Ops: What it means to stay dominant in orbit
A second tier of capabilities will become more important over time, including on-orbit servicing and autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations.
Is the Pentagon’s more targeted approach to CJADC2 paying off?
The shift from trying to connect everything to instead tackling the most urgent problems through experimentation is starting to yield results, some say.
Opinion
Space Force must address cybersecurity in commercial acquisitions
Cyberattacks have become the most cost-effective means for adversaries to disrupt satellites, ground stations, and user devices.
Opinion
Pentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in Europe
The U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.
Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft
The launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data
The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.
Pentagon space strategy stresses need to protect commercial satellites
The Space Force, set to release its own commercial strategy in the coming days, has upped its engagement with industry in recent years.
UK defense minister’s plane has GPS jammed near Russian territory
The aircraft experienced jamming and was forced to use alternative methods to determine its location.
Pentagon to release Arctic strategy that outlines tech, presence needs
The Pentagon and the services are considering how and how often they should operate in the Arctic and what gear they require to do that.
UK hires two companies to write software to support future satellites
The amount of money involved may be small, but the outcome of the research and development work by the two companies could be key.
Before Russia satellite threat, there was Starfish Prime, ‘Project K’
Reports of the new anti-satellite weapon build on longstanding worries about space threats from Russia and China.
Hand-held navigation tool for US Army deemed effective against jamming
The U.S. Army last year tapped TRX Systems to produce DAPS GEN II in a deal worth as much as $402 million.
Opinion
Five steps to secure the Low Earth Orbit satellite environment
Low Earth Orbit satellites face escalating cyber threats on much larger attack surfaces.
Earth-mapping agency seeks more commercial imagery, data suppliers
The Luno A push is meant to meet “the increasing demands for commercial GEOINT,” according to Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth.
South Korea launches first spy satellite after North Korea does same
Since last year, North Korea has conducted about 100 ballistic missile tests, part of efforts to modernize weapons targeting South Korea and the U.S.
