Defense officials advocate for diverse target-tracking architecture
Defense officials say a moving target indicator capability that includes both air and space assets is needed until the department defines its architecture.
Space
Varda lands third space capsule, carrying key hypersonic flight data
Funded by AFRL, Varda’s W-3 capsule landed May 13 at Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.
House panel proposes expanded role for Pentagon’s top tech official
The draft fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would expand the role to focus more heavily on commercial technology integration.
Lawmakers seek clearer picture of nuclear command and control
A filter specifically for NC3 would help "aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts," according to the draft language.
US Army extends contract with BigBear.ai for automated info
The six-month extension for GFIM builds upon a nine-month, $14.8 million deal announced in late 2022 as well as prototype work the year prior.
Space Force sees further delays to ‘troubled’ GPS ground segment
Prime contractor Raytheon’s delivery delay will push the initial capability date to next spring, according to the Government Accountability Office.
US cyber experts sent to Latin America on ‘hunt-forward’ mission
“We had our first defend-forward mission, a hunt-forward mission, in SOUTHCOM just recently, which is amazing.”
New hypersonic testing facility could boost US development
The new facility houses two wind tunnels and an advanced manufacturing technology center intended to improve materials and production processes.
Senators plan briefings on AI to learn more about risks
Public attention paid to AI and its offshoots skyrocketed following the November rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Lockheed picks engine to bolster interim tanker case for US Air Force
The Air Force is considering skipping a competition for its interim tanker and instead buying more modified KC-46s for Boeing.
Space Force marketplace links commanders to commercial tracking data
The Space Force's acquisition command wants to create more commercial marketplaces that connect combatant commanders with the space capabilities they need.
