AUSA
SpaceX sees U.S. Army as possible customer for Starlink and Starship
Shotwell: “We’re talking to the Army about Starlink and Starship."
Army eyes commercial megaconstellations to support its future battlefield network
Maj. Gen. Gallagher: The problem today is insufficient capacity and high latency in satellite links.
Dickinson reorganizes Army space command as he prepares move to U.S. SPACECOM
Lt. Gen. Dickinson: Army has 'a very important role' in space operations.
Army looks for alternatives to GPS as enemies threaten to jam signals
Gen. Murray: “We have to have multiple ways of getting PNT in the future battlefield because of the threat of jamming."
Air Force funding three new rockets to compete with SpaceX but only intends to buy launch services from two providers
Phase 2 of the Launch Service Agreement will be an open competition. All there winners have to compete - or they would have to return their development funds back to the government. SpaceX presumably would bid as well.
Deputy Defense Secretary Shanahan hints at future shifts in space investments
In a keynote speech at AUSA, Shanahan called on the Army to change how it buys technology for its future force, especially in newer areas of warfare like cyber and space.
Army to introduce new requirements for GPS receivers in weapon systems
Companies in the defense industry see assured PNT as a growing business as the military looks for equipment that can operate without GPS signals.
Army still not sold on satellite broadband as a service
One of the Army's concerns is that commercial satellite services may not be compatible with most of the military’s terminals, antennas and modems.
Army buying portable satcom gear that fits in soldiers’ backpacks
These kits are a departure from traditional Army communications systems that are large, bulky and require a lot of setup time.
Army Secretary: Still unclear what portions of the Army would move to the Space Force
Esper: “Army is a big user of space. We’re heavily reliant on it.”
