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Army Central highlights indirect threats in worldwide strategic competition

The head of U.S. Army Central Command said indirect competition with China and Russia in the Middle East will shape future conflicts, and the United States must respond.

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SOSA consortium unveils first standards for military sensor technologies

The standards are intended to drive open architectures for military systems.

From sci-fi to reality: How the US Space Force launched a digital revolution

It appears the Pentagon is prepared to see how deep the rabbit hole goes.

Head of Lockheed Martin Space to retire

After more than 20 years, Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin Space Rick Ambrose plans to retire in 2022.

National Reconnaissance Office opens door for more commercial services

The new Broad Agency Announcement is designed to help the NRO access and evaluate emerging commercial satellite capabilities.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency boss reveals data strategy

The agency wants to ensure it can process the vast torrent of data it faces, and feed the most valuable intelligence to joint war fighters around the world.

NGA taking a ‘try before you buy’ approach to commercial solutions

The agency is using bailment agreements and other contracting tools to test out commercial services before committing to them, allowing it to evaluate and integrate those services faster.

HawkEye 360 wins radiofrequency mapping contract with intelligence agency

HawkEye 360 aims to make invisible radio communications visible with its emission-detecting satellites. (HawkEye 360)

Space Force issues $47.5 million for prototype data transport service

The U.S. Space Force believes its prototype network could serve as a foundation for future Joint All-Domain Command and Control capabilities.

Space Force awards $88 million in contracts for launch system prototyping

The contracts will help launch providers develop transformational capabilities, according to the Space Force.