Michael Griffin

Mike Griffin critical of U.S. response to China’s advances in hypersonic weapons
In the global race for geopolitical dominance, hypersonic glide weapons level the playing field “not by improving their own capabilities, but by removing ours,” said Mike Griffin.

Mike Griffin joins board of Rocket Lab
Mike Griffin, the former NASA administrator who stepped down as undersecretary of defense in July, has joined the board of directors of small launch vehicle company Rocket Lab as that company seeks to grow its government business.

Griffin’s departure stirs questions about the future of the Space Development Agency
Griffin’s resignation leaves the SDA without a major advocate inside the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Undersecretary of Defense Mike Griffin and deputy Lisa Porter stepping down
Griffin and Porter will be leaving their posts at DoD on July 10.

DoD looks to Congress for help in dispute with FCC over Ligado network
Mike Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said DoD will seek help from Congress to get the FCC to reverse its decision.

DoD says it was blindsided by FCC Ligado decision, will petition to have it reversed
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, DoD officials argued that Ligado’s 5G network will cause interference both for civilian and military users of GPS.

Space Development Agency in state of uncertainty
Griffin warned that projects are being delayed and some may be prevented from happening because of the lack of funding.

Griffin: Budget, political support top concerns for Space Development Agency
Mike Griffin: "Some elements of Congress are very supportive. Others are skeptical."

Space Development Agency a huge win for Griffin in his war against the status quo
Griffin has scoffed at SDA naysayers. “I’m not personally trying to shake up anybody or anything."

Griffin: Space Development Agency to bring new capabilities that don’t exist today
The Space Development Agency will be based at the Pentagon and is projected to have about 100 people.