:

Space

ULA and SpaceX Win Task Orders for Four Missions Under Second Phase of National Security Space Launch

Frank Wolfe

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

SHARE:

ULA and SpaceX Win Task Orders for Four Missions Under Second Phase of National Security Space Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Launch Platform (VLP) stands atop Space Launch Complex-41 for the first time. (United Launch Alliance Photo)

The U.S. Air Force has awarded United Launch Alliance (ULA)--a partnership between Boeing [BA] and Lockheed Martin [LMT]--and SpaceX contracts worth $384 million for work under Phase 2 of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). The service awarded ULA nearly $224.3 million on March 9 for "basic launch services and mission integration for USSF-112 and USSF-87," per the contract announcement. "Work will be performed in Centennial, Colorado; and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]