national security
Op-ed | Real talk and real solutions to real space threats
While there are indeed real threats the United States faces in space, the political and public discourse about both the threats and solutions leaves much to be desired.
Space as a national security concern is hard to explain
The United States is hugely dependent on a “space architecture we designed a lot like the internet, not with threats in mind.”
In the Trump administration, deep mistrust of Chinese, Russian motives in space
National Space Council Executive Secretary Scott Pace said China and Russia are to blame for space no longer being a sanctuary.
Analysts: Space weapons proliferating, there is more congestion and competition
Secure World Foundation releases new report on global counterspace capabilities. "Space is important to everyone, not the sole domain of militaries and intelligence services."
On National Security | Cloud of uncertainty over military space programs
“On National Security” appears in every issue of SpaceNews magazine. This column ran in the Dec. 18, 2017 issue.
Space industry takes prominent role in Trump’s national security strategy
"The United States must maintain our leadership and freedom of action in space," says the 2017 National Security Strategy.
Trump’s national security strategy to stress technological innovation
A “national security innovation” theme seeks to bring attention to the competitive pressures that threaten U.S. dominance in technology.
Lawmakers show little agreement on the defense budget
Space didn't come up in the congressional hearings, but a continuing resolution could still derail the military's plans.
Op-ed | America Needs To Stay the Course on GPS Security
GPS is critical to our national security and our economy. So it’s a prime target for increasingly sophisticated cyberattackers. It’s incredible that we’ve remained relatively unscathed thus far.
