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.
Blue Canyon Technologies to build cislunar sensing micro-satellite for Air Force Research Laboratory
The contract reflects the Department of Defense’s increased interest in fielding new satellites capable of exploring what’s going on in cislunar space — far beyond where most DoD satellites operate.
Army to work with satellite radar imagery provider ICEYE
Because SAR isn’t dependent on visibility, it can be used to produce imagery at any time of day or night and through cloud cover.
Defense Innovation Unit publishes ethical AI guidelines
The Defense Innovation Unit now has its own guidelines for implementing the Pentagon's principles of ethical artificial intelligence use.
New report sees near-term strength in space industrial base, but calls for government guidance
The authors want the White House to craft a North Star vision to coordinate civil, commercial and national security space efforts.
Air Force Research Laboratory awards university $1 billion for space technology research
The contract further strengthens the relationship between AFRL and the Space Dynamics Laboratory.
National Reconnaissance Office further expands contract with Planet
The contract extension gives the NRO more access to Planet's capabilities just as the agency prepares to issue new commercial imagery contracts in 2022.
Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts
A Russian official confirmed that the anti-satellite test took place, but denied that the resultant debris would endanger the International Space Station or other spacecraft.
Russia tests anti-satellite weapon, astronauts take cover
Astronauts were forced to take cover on the International Space Station after a Russian anti-satellite test generated debris, according to the U.S. State Department.
Soldiers won’t always be able to rely on contractors for coders, says Army Software Factory director
The pilot program is already bearing fruit as participants develop soldier-centric software for the Army.
