


Opinion
Pentagon is certain that space will be key to future conflicts
Satellites form the backbone of modern military infrastructure, supporting vital functions like precise navigation and secure communication.

Satellites
Estonian-made combat robots in Ukraine now come with Starlink
The new satellite connectivity feature allows the vehicles to be operated from thousands of miles away, according to the manufacturer.

Satellite photos show punishing campaign as Israel pushed into Gaza
The images from Planet Labs PBC show a moonscape of impact craters from missile strikes and smoke rising over the northern reaches of Gaza City.

US Army’s multidomain task force units could bring in allies, partners
Allies and partners could become a part of the Army's multidomain task force units, and U.S. Army Pacific is evaluating that possibility with Australia.

Opinion
US military must capitalize on civilian high-speed networks in Arctic
As Alaska looks to expand, harden and diversify its telecommunications infrastructure, DoD may find a path towards burden sharing, the author says.

Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD
Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.

Five teams to change how US Air, Space forces prepare to fight China
The Air Force secretary wants his department to start implementing changes by January 2024 and move rapidly that year.

Army Futures Command drafting next operating concept
What's after Multidomain Operations? Army Futures Command is beginning to work on an operational concept for 2040 and beyond.

Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.

Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite
Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite
The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.
