New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Space Force preps infrastructure, operators for target-tracking mission
The service plans to launch initial ground moving target indicator satellites over the next year, according to Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt.
Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft
The launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
Project Overmatch’s Small says EW is ‘killer app’ for unmanned tech
The Navy is investing in unmanned systems — on the water, as well as above and below it — to augment existing and near-future firepower.
Space Force picks satellite providers for rapid delivery mission
The Victus Haze responsive space mission is slated to launch in 2025 with a focus on real-time threat response.
South Korean military paves way for robotic vehicles in its ranks
Defense companies Hyundai Rotem and Hanwha Aerospace are jockeying for position in what promises to become a milestone acquisition program.
Secretive US cyber force deployed 22 times to aid foreign governments
“Enhancing the security of government, private sector and critical infrastructure systems grows ever more imperative,” said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh.
Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data
The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.
Italian government halts plan to buy Israeli undersea drones
The defense ministry has abruptly withdrawn a $273 million funding request to parliament for three Blue Whale drones, made by Elta Systems.
Space Force lays out commercial partnerships plan to speed procurement
The long-awaited document provides a broad look at the service’s vision for a more integrated space architecture, but is light on funding details.
Navy destroyer Mason shoots Houthi missile ‘likely’ headed for US ship
The Navy destroyer Mason shot down an anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden that officials said was likely aimed at a U.S. commercial ship.
