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Space Force leaders say they’re on their way to delivering the first digital military branch

The head of Space Systems Command said his organization is fully embracing the digital transformation.

Space Systems Command is more than a name change, says new commander

The organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America's military satellites.

Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missiles

The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.

SPACECOM declares initial operational capability two years after launch

Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his vision with airmen during a town hall at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to meet airmen and guardians and discuss activities aimed at enhancing interoperability with allies and partners to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (Senior Airman Alan Ricker/Air Force)

Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition

Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.

Space Force chief defends service’s short track record

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.

By Nathan Strout

The Space Force wants to manage acquisitions by portfolio

Changing the service's budget practices could enable more flexibility to shift funding among programs.

By Nathan Strout

Air Force leaders on space deterrence: ‘At some point, we’ve got to hit back’

The top two Air Force officials hinted at this year's Space Symposium that the U.S military would take offensive actions in space if needed to deter an enemy.

By Valerie Insinna

Top US Air Force official takes shots at Space Development Agency’s first project

Moving forward with a space architecture dependent on small, low-cost satellites could result in disaster, warns Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

By Valerie Insinna

Welcome to the Pentagon’s ‘Space Week.’ Will it define the department’s future in orbit?

At a time when the Pentagon is heavily focused on space, this week stands out as a potential landmark in how the department will organize its approach to the war-fighting domain.

By Aaron Mehta

Colorado emerges as front-runner for Space Command HQ. Do other states still have a chance?

Florida fought hard to be named the home of U.S. Space Command, but didn't make the first shortlist.

By Valerie Insinna

Chinese threats necessitate new space structures, Shanahan warns

The Pentagon chief is specifically calling out Chinese systems by name — including a ground-based laser — that could hold American capabilities at risk.

By Aaron Mehta

Rep. Jim Cooper talks Trump’s Space Force takeover, and what’s next for nukes and missile defense

Should there be a separate service for space? We check in with the head of the House Strategic Forces Subcommittee.

By Valerie Insinna

What does Britain have in the works for its upcoming space strategy?

The new strategy, which was expected in 2018, may not be out in full until late this year.

By Aaron Mehta

ULA head: Anti-satellite weapons require America keep its focus in space

Tory Bruno, CEO of the United Launch Alliance, believes growing anti-satellite capabilities from China and Russia is a sign the Air Force has to keep pushing forward with modernization in space.

By Tory Bruno

ULA head teases Vulcan engine decision as coming ‘very soon’

United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno isn't hinting about when the company could decide between engines by Blue Origin and Aerojet Rocketdyne.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Force space acquisition center to undergo major reorg this fall

One of the biggest and most important changes is the establishment of a “office of the senior architect” responsible for synchronizing efforts across the Space and Missile Systems Center.

By Valerie Insinna

Is incumbent Lockheed Martin the only player in the GPS III follow-on competition?

Boeing isn't competing, while Northrop is staying quiet.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Force looks to ramp up space training, info sharing with allies

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says some of the service's space training will be opened up for allies and partner nations.

By Valerie Insinna

Space Symposium

The head of Space Systems Command said his organization is fully embracing the digital transformation.

The organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America's military satellites.

The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.

Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.

Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.

Changing the service's budget practices could enable more flexibility to shift funding among programs.

The top two Air Force officials hinted at this year's Space Symposium that the U.S military would take offensive actions in space if needed to deter an enemy.

Moving forward with a space architecture dependent on small, low-cost satellites could result in disaster, warns Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

At a time when the Pentagon is heavily focused on space, this week stands out as a potential landmark in how the department will organize its approach to the war-fighting domain.

Florida fought hard to be named the home of U.S. Space Command, but didn't make the first shortlist.

The Pentagon chief is specifically calling out Chinese systems by name — including a ground-based laser — that could hold American capabilities at risk.

Should there be a separate service for space? We check in with the head of the House Strategic Forces Subcommittee.

The new strategy, which was expected in 2018, may not be out in full until late this year.

Tory Bruno, CEO of the United Launch Alliance, believes growing anti-satellite capabilities from China and Russia is a sign the Air Force has to keep pushing forward with modernization in space.

United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno isn't hinting about when the company could decide between engines by Blue Origin and Aerojet Rocketdyne.

One of the biggest and most important changes is the establishment of a “office of the senior architect” responsible for synchronizing efforts across the Space and Missile Systems Center.

Boeing isn't competing, while Northrop is staying quiet.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says some of the service's space training will be opened up for allies and partner nations.

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