Air Force
Air Force moves to acquire new missile-warning satellites: What we know so far
The decision to sole-source the development of a new constellation further solidifies Lockheed Martin’s and Northrop Grumman's dominance.
Air Force confident it can build satellites faster. A bigger concern: software
Will Roper: “I’m excited to be a part of space modernization."
A test for Air Force space technology buyers: Fast prototyping
"Other transactions authorities" allow the Air Force to go faster to prototyping.
Air Force and NRO forge close ties overall and for SSA
Air Force and NRO leaders emphasized their close ties at the 34th Space Symposium here and offered proof the relationship is helping them share capabilities.
SMC 2.0: Air Force begins major reorganization of acquisition offices
The first test for SMC 2.0 will be the next-generation missile-warning constellation that will replace the current Space Based Infrared System.
Air Force moves to expand international military space coalition
The Air Force will invite allied militaries, starting in 2019, to attend U.S. military schools where Air Force space officers learn about space warfare.
Raytheon says VIIRS could meet DoD weather requirements without further development
“The VIIRS sensor today was built to meet all of the DoD’s weather needs for electro-optical infrared,” said Wallis Laughrey, Raytheon Space Systems vice president
Mattis to decide future of nuclear command, control and communications
The Air Force today is responsible for about 70 percent of the 62 air, space and ground systems that make up the NC3.
Another reason space is a battleground: Satellites will be key weapons in the fight against fake news
The U.S. military will need “resilient information networks" to ensure enemies are not able to steer signals for nefarious purposes.
U.S. military trying to be a player, not a bystander, in the new space race
“Today feels like 1998, that was the last time we had the same level of enthusiasm with startups,” says Randy Kendall, vice president of launch program operations at The Aerospace Corporation.
Help wanted to operate and maintain Air Force deep space telescopes
The Air Force Space Command last week posted a “sources sought” notice for the operations and maintenance of the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System.
Wilson: Space programs can move faster, but Congress has to tolerate some failures
Wilson believes the Air Force should embrace its cultural past, when it took big chances on technologies.
Goldfein: Air staff ‘excited’ about new three-star space commander
The new vice commander Lt. Gen. Thompson will help Gen. Raymond advance Air Force Space Command issues in D.C.
Omnibus spending bill funds big-ticket military communications satellites that DoD did not request
The 2018 defense appropriation may be the one and only chance for Congress to add $600 million for two new satellites given how large of an increase the Pentagon is getting — $61 billion more than last year’s funding.
