Space
Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
Space Development Agency director leaves post for academia
The agency’s deputy director, Gurpartap Sandhoo, will lead SDA in an acting capacity.
US Army soldiers kick the tires on a new class of multipurpose drones
Soldiers tried their hands at Launched Effects, service's latest buzzword for drones doing everything from reconnaissance to strike missions.
Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws
Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.
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Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Unmanned
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
US Army soldiers kick the tires on a new class of multipurpose drones
Soldiers tried their hands at Launched Effects, service's latest buzzword for drones doing everything from reconnaissance to strike missions.
Joby, L3Harris developing autonomous aircraft for defense missions
The companies plan to start flight tests this fall and be ready to demonstrate operational capabilities in government exercises by 2026.
Unmanned
Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
Most commercial firms can't access test space where they can refine their products under conditions they might face in the field. DIU wants to change that.
Pentagon picks finalists for Replicator 2 counter-drone demo
The chosen firms will participate in a live demonstration at U.S. Northern Command’s Falcon Peak exercise later this year.
Pentagon officials tout rapid experimentation at courtyard showcase
Officials said Wednesday that rapid experimentation is now "institutionalized" after cutting a program created to find and quickly demo high-need tech.
Cyber
NATO takes aim at Russia’s GPS hacking after EU leader’s plane jammed
The push comes days after a jet carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen lost its ability to use GPS navigation midair in Bulgarian airspace.
Electronic Warfare
Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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Ukraine, allies scour the world for coveted air defense systems
The lack of air defenses could mark a turning point in Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian officials have said.
US Army aims to complete multidomain task force structure by FY28
The service is planning to station its 5th Multidomain Task Force at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and will complete formation all five MDTF units by FY28.
By Jen Judson
AUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this year
The three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.
US, UK issue sanctions on Iran over drone and missile attack on Israel
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power drones used in the April 13 attack.
By Fatima Hussein
How the Space Force is making its systems more resilient
A little-known board has been working over the last year to identify resiliency measures and ensure the systems the Space Force buys meet those standards.
Lack of standards slows allied tech-sharing, Space Force official says
While the issue is often raised by commercial firms, the official told the Defense Innovation Board it is also a challenge for international allies.
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
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Opinion
Air National Guard transfer proposal would put America behind in space
The Air National Guard’s roughly 1,000 space professionals make more than 30% of American space capability.
By Maj. Gen. Rich Neely