DoD Space and Missile Defense

Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.

13 months ago

Can Biden solve the Space Force’s public relations crisis?

President Trump made the U.S. Space Force a pet project. To some, that's been a bad thing.

3 years ago

Space

Funding for small launch providers still in question after withdrawal of $116M in contracts

The Air Force's top acquisition official explained why contract awards for six small launch companies were recalled earlier this month.

US Space Force launches the mysterious X-37B space plane

The X-37B will be hosting more experiments than ever before thanks to a new payload module.

4 years ago

First Space Acquisition Council meeting still on track for April despite COVID-19 pandemic

Efforts to stand up a Space Force have not slowed down, a senior Air Force space leader said.

4 years ago

Space Development Agency a ‘casualty’ of budget gridlock

The Space Development Agency has big plans for the future of U.S. national security space, but they need congressional funding, says U.S. Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin.

4 years ago

This antenna can switch between LEO and GEO

The Navy recently tested a 1.5 meter antenna that could enable the resiliency of a new military constellation in low earth orbit.

4 years ago

With the rise of hypersonics, the Missile Defense Agency wants more sensors

The head of the Missile Defense Agency said that a new and improved sensor layer is the first step to defending against innovative missile technology.

6 years ago

Star Wars? President Trump proposes military space force

America should create its own separate military space force, President Donald Trump mentioned in an offhand remark Tuesday that would change the course of U.S. space policy.

6 years ago

Hypersonics ‘highest technical priority’ for Pentagon R&D head

With Russia and China investing heavily in hypersonic weaponry, the Pentagon needs to prioritize its development plan, a top department official says.

6 years ago

National Space Defense Center begins 24-hour operations

The National Space Defense Center at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado is now in full operation.

6 years ago

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket may mean big savings for DoD

A successful launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy could mean cheaper, more competitive space launch market for the Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office.

6 years ago

Raytheon: Arab-operated Patriots intercepted over 100 tactical ballistic missiles since 2015

Raytheon executives used the statistic to underscore the success of a continuously upgraded system originally designed to defend against aircraft.

6 years ago

DoD Presses On In Pursuit of Laser Weapons

Developing directed energy to be used as laser weapons on a variety of platforms has been a huge priority for the Defense Department. Technology has reached a point where lasers aren’t just a cool, futuristic concept but will be vital in future military operations and war.

8 years ago

Air Force outlines space and cyberspace tech R&D priorities

Self-healing satellites? Air Force Space Command's chief scientist has a high-tech wish list.

8 years ago

NORTHCOM official: JLENS provides valuable data

Despite JLENS' setbacks, one official lauded the information gathered from the aerostat program.

8 years ago

What the Army can learn from "Jaws"

One scene from the iconic 1975 movie “Jaws” can really be applied to how the Army is trying to adapt to a rapidly changing world.

8 years ago

Army acquisition official: Cyber, EW pose enterprise challenges

The ability to work through cyber or electronic warfare attacks is dependent upon two factors: understanding systems and categorizing what’s most critical.

8 years ago

Your body as a missile defense platform

Like the human body's senses and brain, sensors proving data for action drive missile defense.

8 years ago

Space and Missile Defense

This Special Report examines the latest in missile defense and space technology from across the services.

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.

President Trump made the U.S. Space Force a pet project. To some, that's been a bad thing.

The Air Force's top acquisition official explained why contract awards for six small launch companies were recalled earlier this month.

The X-37B will be hosting more experiments than ever before thanks to a new payload module.

Efforts to stand up a Space Force have not slowed down, a senior Air Force space leader said.

The Space Development Agency has big plans for the future of U.S. national security space, but they need congressional funding, says U.S. Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin.

The Navy recently tested a 1.5 meter antenna that could enable the resiliency of a new military constellation in low earth orbit.

The head of the Missile Defense Agency said that a new and improved sensor layer is the first step to defending against innovative missile technology.

America should create its own separate military space force, President Donald Trump mentioned in an offhand remark Tuesday that would change the course of U.S. space policy.

With Russia and China investing heavily in hypersonic weaponry, the Pentagon needs to prioritize its development plan, a top department official says.

The National Space Defense Center at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado is now in full operation.

A successful launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy could mean cheaper, more competitive space launch market for the Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office.

Raytheon executives used the statistic to underscore the success of a continuously upgraded system originally designed to defend against aircraft.

Developing directed energy to be used as laser weapons on a variety of platforms has been a huge priority for the Defense Department. Technology has reached a point where lasers aren’t just a cool, futuristic concept but will be vital in future military operations and war.

Self-healing satellites? Air Force Space Command's chief scientist has a high-tech wish list.

Despite JLENS' setbacks, one official lauded the information gathered from the aerostat program.

One scene from the iconic 1975 movie “Jaws” can really be applied to how the Army is trying to adapt to a rapidly changing world.

The ability to work through cyber or electronic warfare attacks is dependent upon two factors: understanding systems and categorizing what’s most critical.

Like the human body's senses and brain, sensors proving data for action drive missile defense.