


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.

US company Viasat to acquire Britain’s Inmarsat in $7.3 billion deal
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issues new commercial strategy
The agency's director says the new strategy will encourage employees to leverage more commercial technology.

National Reconnaissance Office wants satellite imagery from commercial providers
A new request for proposals will govern the agency's new commercial imagery contracts.

Air Force Research Laboratory names new head of space science and technology efforts
The new deputy technology executive officer for space science and technology will oversee the lab's space portfolio and ensure it is aligned with the Space Force's mission.

Following protest, Space Development Agency cancels, then reissues reworked satellite solicitation
The agency is turning to other transaction authority, a tool that has become quite popular with the military.

L3Harris awarded $121 million to upgrade Space Force weapons
L3Harris will upgrade 16 Counter Communications Systems for the U.S. Space Force.

Army CIO’s top priority is budgeting for new digital transformation strategy
The Army's digital transformation strategy will help inform resourcing and budgeting decisions for the next few years.

US Air Force teams with UK on machine learning demo
By sharing data and machine learning algorithms, the two countries were able to improve situational awareness for war fighters in a demonstration.

Space Force teams with venture capital company on SpaceWERX
The partnership will help the Space Force understand how to invest in venture capital efforts.
