


Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

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Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.

SPACECOM requests more funding for key space domain awareness center
The $74 million request would support projects in support of the National Space Defense Center, an important command-and-control and space domain awareness capability.

Cyber Mission Force could continue growing, says commander
"We are a different force today than we were even four years ago, when I took over," Gen. Paul Nakasone said, addressing a House Armed Services subcommittee April 5.

US Space Force to test experimental navigation satellite in upcoming Army exercise
The Space Force is considering how it might incorporate the satellite and its technology into a future hybrid positioning, navigation and timing architecture.

US Cyber Command reinforces Ukraine and allies amid Russian onslaught
"In conjunction with interagency, private sector and allied partners, we are collaborating to mitigate threats to domestic and overseas systems," Gen. Paul Nakasone, the U.S. Cyber Command boss, told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

US Space Force wants funding for two more MUOS satellites
The Space Force wants to move forward with a service life extension effort for the narrowband communications constellation that originated in the Navy.

Navy working with services on data, but Project Overmatch details remain scarce
Officials say the services are working together to advance their individual Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiatives.

Intelligence agencies accelerate use of commercial space imagery to support Ukraine
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has moved quickly to leverage commercial space capabilities to increase its support of Ukraine.

Pentagon launches 5G challenge with millions up for grabs
The competition, conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, focuses on open interfaces, swappable and compatible parts, and the development of a diverse, multi-vendor community.

ULA expects Amazon deal to drive down Space Force’s Vulcan launch costs
The commercial deal will mean lower prices for some future Space Force missions that fly on ULA's Vulcan rocket.
