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Space Force seeks $3.7 billion for narrowband communication satellites

The service says the two satellites will extend the service-life of the Mobile User Objective System constellation to at least 2034.

How the Space Force is working with US allies

Director of the Space Force’s International Affairs Directorate Deanna Ryals says the organization aims to serve as a “front door” for Space Systems Command's work with international partners and to ensure that as the command develops and acquires new systems and architectures, it does so with allies in mind.

DARPA budget request seeks to bolster ‘critical’ defense technologies

The agency's $4.1 billion budget is closely aligned with DoD's critical technology priorities, particularly in the areas of microelectronics, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

Pentagon wants at least $377 million over five years for new rapid experimentation fund

The fiscal 2023 funding would support experimentation sprints across the military services to mature high-priority capabilities linked to the Joint Warfighting Concept.

Defense Innovation Unit opens Chicago office as part of Midwest expansion

The new DIU hub will help the office tab into commercial innovation in the Midwest region.

How commercial space systems are changing the conflict in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is certainly not the first major conflict where commercial space capabilities have been a feature, but experts say advances in technology have enabled these systems to play a much larger role than in the past.

Space Fence now has a direct link to key Space Force data hub

The milestone represents the first direct-connect between the Space Force's Unified Data Library and a sensor in the Space Surveillance Network.

DARPA seeks proposals on improving satellite imagery technology

The new projects come amid growing demand for satellite imagery from the government and commercial sectors.

US to encourage other nations to join ban on anti-satellite weapons testing

DoD and State Department officials said this week the timing of the ban intentionally coincides with several ongoing discussions around establishing norms of responsible behavior in space.

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US Space Force developing plans for tactically responsive capabilities

While Congress pushes for the Space Force to craft a plan for tactically responsive launch, the service is taking a step back to ensure its entire architecture is responsive to urgent, wartime needs.