Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.
Space
New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Lockheed hypersonic weapon moves to next phase after US Air Force test success
The July 12 test marks the end of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon's booster test phase and paves the way for all-up-round testing later this year.
Proposed JADC2 cross-service exercise belongs in Pacific, says Hudson’s Clark
Senators this year recommended an additional $245 million for Joint All-Domain Command and Control as well as the creation of a joint force headquarters at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Biden to sign Defense Production Act directives targeting hypersonics
Michael White, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, said the presidential directives, which are “about to be signed,” would enable the Pentagon to invest Defense Production Act Title III funds to bolster the hypersonic engine and guidance and control subsystem supply bases.
Pentagon’s secret JADC2 plan ‘evolving,’ official says, as lawmakers seek audit
“The implementation plan is not going to be a static document,” said Arsenio “Bong” Gumahad.
Safran unit agrees to acquire Orolia to expand in PNT market
Safran’s purchase will complete a “cohesive set of PNT architectures” to meet the needs of industries including aviation, defense and space, the company says.
Teledyne wins Pentagon order for hundreds of bomb disposal robots
The U.S. Armed Services placed an order for 500 robots from Teledyne FLIR Defense.
US Space Force wants new commercial imagery tool to boost resiliency
The Air Force Research Laboratory and the Space Force are working to transition a lab-developed interface called the Global Unified Environment that would allow combatant commands to buy satellite imagery from commercial providers and allied partners.
US Space Force rapid capabilities office to deliver first project this year
Projects managed by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are classified, but the director of the organization told reporters initial deliveries are coming in late 2022 and 2023.
Stryker power problem uncovered in test of US Army network gear
“We’re going to see if it’s ITN equipment on there that’s giving them some issues,” the product manager said, “or if it’s the type of Stryker they have.”
