


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.

Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missiles
The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.

SPACECOM declares initial operational capability two years after launch
Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.

Space Force chief defends service’s short track record
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.

Space Force standing up STARCOM to train guardians
The Space Training and Readiness Command will be the third and final field command established under the U.S. Space Force.

US contractors rush to get former employees out of Afghanistan
Three industry groups are set to meet Friday with U.S. government representatives about getting former employees out of Afghanistan.

US and Canada want to collaborate on NORAD modernization
In a joint statement, the nations pledged to upgrade NORAD's sensors and modernize the data infrastructure needed to detect more threats faster.

Satellite photos show chaos in Afghanistan exit
Satellite imagery from commercial providers shows crowds of people gathered on the tarmac at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan as thousands of people try to exit the country.

Space Force establishes Space Systems Command
Space Systems Command is the second of three planned field commands, and it will be in charge of acquiring most of the Space Force's systems.

Palantir: With Joint All-Domain Command and Control, the Pentagon is finally catching up
Palantir global defense lead Doug Philippone explains where his company fits into the military's JADC2 plans.
