Army

Space Force to take on bigger role planning future DoD space investments
As “integrator for joint space requirements" the Space Force will have to coordinate the wish lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, and recommend how to meet future needs

Space Force reveals which Army and Navy units are moving to the space branch
A total of 11 Army and four Navy organizations are transferring to the Space Force

U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex
The U.S. Army is in the market for satellite communications but with a complicated twist. It is not just looking to buy broadband for troops in the field but “end to end” services.

U.S. Army brigade teaches military forces about the value of space
Without satellites in space, military forces on the ground cannot shoot, move or communicate. That is the mantra that the Army’s 1st Space Brigade tries to instill with troops around the world.

U.S. Army approves plans for a future ‘tactical space layer’
The U.S. Army has approved plans to explore the use of satellites in low Earth orbit to give soldiers dedicated communications, navigation and imaging capabilities.

U.S. Army solicits pitches for ‘satcom as a service’ for its logistics network
The Army is looking at commercially managed satellite communications services for it logistics network.

Intelsat launches mobile broadband service aimed at military users
Intelsat’s managed-broadband service is called FlexGround Communications-On-The-Move.

Op-ed | Space Force should bring in expertise from other military services
The Space Force should leverage the infrastructure and accessions pipeline from the Army and the Navy.

Defense Innovation Unit helping Army find alternatives to GPS
DIU received 25 proposals for the Dismounted Assured PNT System

U.S. military is eager to take advantage of smallsats at scale if price is right
The U.S. military is eager to take advantage of small satellite constellations if the technology proves it can fulfill military requirements and the price is right.