intelligence
Defense Intelligence Agency report aims to educate public on space security
New report from the Defense Intelligence Agency says the Chinese and Russian militaries rely on space systems to command and control forces worldwide.
Commercial space technologies a key theme in Air Force intelligence and data strategy
There will be tens of thousands of commercial satellites mapping the globe in minutes. The Air Force wants to take advantage of that technology.
Parsons acquires Polaris Alpha, seeks bigger footprint in defense, space, intelligence
Parsons will be pursuing more Air Force and NASA work, especially in small satellite prototyping and engineering development.
Artificial intelligence arms race accelerating in space
Geospatial data manipulation and analysis in real time is the holy grail in the military intelligence business.
DNI Coats: Enemies are developing advanced technology, space weapons. ‘We have to up our game’
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats: "There are a lot of efforts out there by more than one country relative to gaining space capabilities."
Military’s focus on space a boon for cloud, IT companies
The Air Force is looking to upgrade its cloud computing systems to support the massive downloads of weather data from satellites.
U.S. intelligence: Russia and China will have ‘operational’ anti-satellite weapons in a few years
U.S. intelligence report: “Russia and China aim to have nondestructive and destructive counter-space weapons available for use during a potential future conflict.”
Lockheed selects NEC artificial intelligence software to study space data
Lockheed envisions many uses for artificial intelligence in space, such as being able to quickly detect changes in satellite performance and in the environment.
Buck calls for more space intelligence positions
“Our space intel capability has atrophied, so we need to hit the gym and develop some muscle mass,” Buck said.
DoD, Intelligence Agencies Investing $16M in JICSpOC
U.S. Air Force Space Command plans to announce Sept. 14 that a new space operations center for the Pentagon and intelligence community will begin testing and experiments Oct. 1 at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado, according to a document obtained by SpaceNews.
Raytheon’s Lynn Dugle To Retire as of March 2
Lynn Dugle, president of Raytheon’s Intelligence, Information and Services business, which handles several key U.S. Air Force space contracts, is retiring from the company effective March 2.
Intelligence Bill Authorizes New Satellite Projects
U.S. lawmakers passed an intelligence bill for fiscal year 2015 that authorizes new satellite projects and reiterates the nation’s need to wean itself from the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine.
BAE To Acquire Space Electronics Firm
BAE Systems has reached agreement to acquire Eclipse Electronic Systems, a manufacturer of space-qualified signals intelligence gear, from Easterline Corp. for $28 million.
GAO Upholds Geospatial Intelligence Award to Harris
NGA has been developing what it calls the “Map of the World,” an integrated collection of data, including geospatial data, from sources throughout the intelligence community.
France Proceeding with Next-gen Communications, Intel Systems
The French Defense Ministry said its planned electronic-intelligence satellite and next-generation military telecommunications satellite systems have survived a rough arbitrage of France’s budget and would be under contract in 2015.
House Intel Panel Seeks Reform of NRO Acquisition
Rep. Mike Rogers said the report has already started a discussion at the NRO on how to buy satellites more efficiently.
