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.
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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.
Head of US Air Force’s space research will help design the Space Force’s satellite constellations
Col. Eric Felt, currently the director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate, is taking on a new role as deputy executive director of the Space Force's Space Architecture, Science and Technology Directorate.
US Cyber Command will use new academic engagement network to tackle cyber challenges
The new academic engagement network will also serve as a recruiting tool for Cyber Command, especially in filling out the civilian ranks.
Air Force Research Lab pushes new Space Force tack on hybrid architecture
As the Space Force moves to make its systems more resilient, the Air Force Research Lab is prioritizing the science and technology that will enable that transition.
Pentagon tech chief says new rapid experimentation reserve is moving forward
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu expects to be able to kick-start the new Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve in fiscal 2022 with some help from congressional appropriators.
US Army plans to make big advances in cloud initiatives this year
The Army's first tactical cloud environment outside of the U.S. will be located in the Pacific.
Three ways the Pentagon can create an automation first culture
Automation has the ability to transform the DoD, but to do so it must become a mission-critical priority on the same level as cybersecurity and other top initiatives. The time to do that is now.
Ellen Lord joins GEOST board of directors
GEOST, a mid-sized space company based in Tucson, AZ, announced today it has appointed former Pentagon acquisition and sustainment chief Ellen Lord to its board of directors.
US Space Force considers purchasing weather data as a service
As it looks to replace the legacy Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, the U.S. Space Force may issue a solicitation for a new space weather data procurement effort later this year.
President nominates new chief for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
If confirmed by the Senate, the current director of intelligence for the Joint Staff would take over the NGA, the intelligence agency in charge of analyzing and distributing geospatial intelligence for the national security community.
