


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.

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.

Air Force research lab signs agreement with ‘gas-stations-in-space’ company
The agreement will allow AFRL and Orbit Fab to share information as the company prepares to launch its orbital refueling operations.

Army embraces digital engineering for Bradley replacement
Following in the footsteps of the Air Force and Space Force, the Army is beginning to adopt digital engineering for some of its most important platforms.

A British aircraft carrier departs Singapore amid tensions in the Pacific
Britain’s new aircraft carrier departed Singapore early Tuesday following a quick overnight stopover, ending a two-and-a-half month deployment to the western Pacific.

SOSA consortium unveils first standards for military sensor technologies
The standards are intended to drive open architectures for military systems.

Head of Lockheed Martin Space to retire
After more than 20 years, Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin Space Rick Ambrose plans to retire in 2022.

National Reconnaissance Office opens door for more commercial services
The new Broad Agency Announcement is designed to help the NRO access and evaluate emerging commercial satellite capabilities.

NGA taking a ‘try before you buy’ approach to commercial solutions
The agency is using bailment agreements and other contracting tools to test out commercial services before committing to them, allowing it to evaluate and integrate those services faster.
