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National Reconnaissance Office expands use of commercial satellite imagery

The contracts — awarded to Maxar, BlackSky and Planet — are part of NRO's response to a growing demand for commercial satellite imagery.

Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking

During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they're developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.

Satellite photo shows possible new Chinese nuclear submarine able to launch cruise missiles

A submarine seen in a satellite photo of a Chinese shipyard shows what could be a new class or subtype of a nuclear-powered attack sub with a new stealthy propulsion system and launch tubes for cruise missiles.

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US and allies blame Russia for Viasat hack ahead of Ukraine invasion

While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.

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Maxar reports $7 million loss in first quarter earnings

Multiple media organizations use Maxar’s satellite imagery in their reporting, notably to show activity in Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion.

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Afghan-based terror groups still a year away from ability to strike US, intel leaders say

Earlier assessments had estimated an attack could be possible as early as this summer.

By Leo Shane III

New Mideast task force can counter Iranian arms smuggling, but more capabilities are needed

U.S. Central Command must be able to to analyze and exploit intelligence, which requires a robust cadre of analysts.

By Bradley Bowman, Ryan Brobst and Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (ret.)

Atlantic Council urges Pentagon to utilize commercial space capabilities

The Atlantic Council report urges Congress to improve its oversight of how the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community adopt commercial space services.

By Courtney Albon

Satellite service provider EchoStar posts Q1 earnings

The company posted a revenue of $501.5 million in the period.

Satellite comms firm Telesat unveils first-quarter earnings

Telesat expects full-year revenue in the range of $568.4 million to $584.2 million.

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US gave intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship, says official

The Biden administration has ramped up intelligence sharing with Ukraine alongside the shipment of arms and missiles to help it repel Russia’s invasion.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

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Pentagon denies US intelligence is targeting Russian generals in Ukraine

A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. does not provide locations of senior Russian military officials to partners in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III

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New Zealand rocket caught but then dropped by helicopter

Rocket Lab partially pulled off the feat as it pushes to make its small Electron rockets reusable.

NSA cyber boss seeks to discourage vigilante hacking against Russia

“This certainly isn’t going to make the State Department discussions with Russia of ‘you need to hold your people accountable’ any easier.”

By Colin Demarest

Army Futures Command learning from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

At the GEOINT Symposium in Denver, Army officials say the conflict in Ukraine validates their approach to modernization and training.

By Nathan Strout

Biden nominates Haugh as CYBERCOM deputy

Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh is also considered a potential successor to Gen. Paul Nakasone, the current commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the National Security Agency.

By Colin Demarest

Intelligence agency takes over Project Maven, the Pentagon’s signature AI scheme

Project Maven is the Department of Defense’s most visible artificial intelligence tool, designed to process imagery and full-motion video from drones and automatically detect potential targets.

By Nathan Strout

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How one US intelligence agency is supporting Ukraine

“We’ve been able to be a key part of the how the West has helped Ukraine prevent Russia from overrunning Kiev," says NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert Sharp.

By Nathan Strout

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.

By Courtney Albon

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The contracts — awarded to Maxar, BlackSky and Planet — are part of NRO's response to a growing demand for commercial satellite imagery.

During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they're developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.

A submarine seen in a satellite photo of a Chinese shipyard shows what could be a new class or subtype of a nuclear-powered attack sub with a new stealthy propulsion system and launch tubes for cruise missiles.

While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.

Multiple media organizations use Maxar’s satellite imagery in their reporting, notably to show activity in Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion.

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Earlier assessments had estimated an attack could be possible as early as this summer.

U.S. Central Command must be able to to analyze and exploit intelligence, which requires a robust cadre of analysts.

The Atlantic Council report urges Congress to improve its oversight of how the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community adopt commercial space services.

The company posted a revenue of $501.5 million in the period.

Telesat expects full-year revenue in the range of $568.4 million to $584.2 million.

The Biden administration has ramped up intelligence sharing with Ukraine alongside the shipment of arms and missiles to help it repel Russia’s invasion.

A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. does not provide locations of senior Russian military officials to partners in Ukraine.

Rocket Lab partially pulled off the feat as it pushes to make its small Electron rockets reusable.

“This certainly isn’t going to make the State Department discussions with Russia of ‘you need to hold your people accountable’ any easier.”

At the GEOINT Symposium in Denver, Army officials say the conflict in Ukraine validates their approach to modernization and training.

Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh is also considered a potential successor to Gen. Paul Nakasone, the current commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the National Security Agency.

Project Maven is the Department of Defense’s most visible artificial intelligence tool, designed to process imagery and full-motion video from drones and automatically detect potential targets.

“We’ve been able to be a key part of the how the West has helped Ukraine prevent Russia from overrunning Kiev," says NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert Sharp.

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.

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