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Production scaling woes delay next Space Development Agency launches

Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity.

Space Development Agency’s first satellites demo key capabilities

Space Force to field sensors for tracking air, ground targets in 2030s

Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says

LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply

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When it comes to military AI, there is no second place

Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.

DISA eyes more vendors, faster contracts for joint cloud successor

UK launches global MQ-9B drone users’ club for allies

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Embrace AI to maintain global talent pool for US innovation, security

Pentagon wants to make AI acceleration initiative a long-term fixture

How the Marine Corps is testing a ‘narco-boat’ for resupply efforts

The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.

Polish arms maker pitches new strike drones amid long-range trend

WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers.

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Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.

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Drone sightings near bases, infrastructure unnerve German officials

German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

NATO taps Exail for mine-clearing underwater drones

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

U.S. Army Spc. Sean Curl enters data into a new reconnaissance system during class held by the 1014th Sapper Company.

Army tweaking major software effort to be more commercial friendly

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

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Navigating fed cybersecurity: Strategies to achieve network compliance

Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer

Quieting Discord: A new frontier in military leaks and extremism

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Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades

Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.

Ukraine counts on missile-drone hybrid to strike deep into Russia

North Korea tests exploding drones as Seoul, US hold military drills

US-led drone strike in Syria kills al-Qaida-linked leader

Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

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Polish arms maker pitches new strike drones amid long-range trend

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Space Force to field sensors for tracking air, ground targets in 2030s

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Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says

Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

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LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply

The company's CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.

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Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

The effort would be a departure from the service’s traditional approach to buying and sustaining radios.

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Reliant on Starlink, Army eager for more SATCOM constellation options

Army officials said at TechNet Augusta that the service wants to ensure its units have access to multiple satellite connectivity options.

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DISA eyes more vendors, faster contracts for joint cloud successor

The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency said Tuesday the department is in the early phases of planning for JWCC Next.

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Army tweaking major software effort to be more commercial friendly

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

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Lockheed, Istari partner to demonstrate digital aircraft certification

The firm will use its digital engineering platform to modify and certify a drone — in this case, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' X-56A.

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Missile Defense Agency eyes discriminating space sensor launch by 2029

The MDA director told Defense News the sensor is a key part of the agency's vision for a space-based missile-tracking layer.

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Defense Science Board calls for greater commercial space tech adoption

A new report calls on the Space Force to integrate commercial technology wherever possible — from wargaming exercises to budgets and acquisition plans.

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Lockheed acquires satellite firm Terran Orbital in $450 million deal

Lockheed already owns one-third of the firm due to its satellite production contracts and investments made in Terran through its venture capital arm.

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Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity.

In this Defense News Conference panel, Navy experts discuss the expansion of unmanned vehicles and how they are shaping the future of maritime warfare.

In this Defense News Conference session, SourceAmerica's Corey Heritage discusses personnel challenges in the U.S. military.

In this fireside chat at Defense News Conference, Lt. Gen. John Morrison, deputy chief of staff, cyber, U.S. Army, discusses network modernization.

U.S. Air Force Secretary The Hon. Andrew Hunter and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife discuss the future-ready Air Force.

SPECIAL FEATURES

C4ISRNET is covering TechNet August and exploring the next chapter in cybersecurity.

Learn more about how quantum computing creates new cybersecurity challenges, how modern standards help protect data against quantum computing attacks, and

Learn more about how AI is a powerful tool, but also presents threats, how data sets and training models must be carefully managed, and more.

Sign-up to receive the latest whitepapers, ebooks, webcasts and more from Defense News & C4ISRNET.

Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity.

Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.

The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.

WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers.

Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.

German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.

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This week’s test involved two satellites, built by SpaceX, exchanging data via a laser-communication link.

WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers.

The Space Force has started to invest in early studies of the capability, but Guetlein declined to confirm whether a program would be funded in FY26.

German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

The company's CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.

The effort would be a departure from the service’s traditional approach to buying and sustaining radios.

Army officials said at TechNet Augusta that the service wants to ensure its units have access to multiple satellite connectivity options.

The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency said Tuesday the department is in the early phases of planning for JWCC Next.

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

The firm will use its digital engineering platform to modify and certify a drone — in this case, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' X-56A.

The MDA director told Defense News the sensor is a key part of the agency's vision for a space-based missile-tracking layer.

A new report calls on the Space Force to integrate commercial technology wherever possible — from wargaming exercises to budgets and acquisition plans.

Lockheed already owns one-third of the firm due to its satellite production contracts and investments made in Terran through its venture capital arm.