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Space

U.S. Space Force ISR Director Points to Small Satellites as Possible Monitors of Adversary Counterspace Actions

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, March 24th, 2022

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U.S. Space Force ISR Director Points to Small Satellites as Possible Monitors of Adversary Counterspace Actions

While the U.S. Space Force (USSF) has a number of modernization priorities, including the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared missile warning system and the Space Based Radar for ground moving target indication, it appears that the service may examine small satellites--possibly commercial ones--to help the U.S. detect the counterspace wherewithal and actions of potential adversaries. Improving space domain awarness has been a stated goal of Space Force leaders, including Chief of Space Operations Gen. John "Jay" Raymond. "When…

Army

Army ‘Looking At Options’ For Supporting Munitions Boost Plans If Reconciliation Fails, Official Says

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Congress

Kaine On Iranian Girls School Strike: “You Can Be Sure We’re Gonna Get The Answer To That One”

Sen. Timothy Kaine (D-Va.), the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) seapower panel, pledged on Tuesday that the Senate will get to the bottom of what happened […]

Congress

‘Right To Repair’ Reform In SASC’s FY ‘27 NDAA Sets “Government-Purpose Rights’ As Default

The “Right to Repair” provision secured in the Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the next defense policy bill would establish “government-purpose rights” as a default, requiring defense contractors […]