U.S. Army
Army general poised to become No. 2 at U.S. Space Command
As head of Army Space and Missile Defense Command since 2017, Dickinson has advocated for more training for troops about their dependence on space.
Space Development Agency looked upon to bring LEO technology to ground forces
The Army is pondering broader use of low-cost satellites for tactical applications.
Wilson: New acting Pentagon chief Esper a ‘good choice’
DoD sources said Esper is likely to continue to advocate for space investments.
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 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.”
Army soldiers on the front lines of space wars
Army officials: Space support "critical to success on the battlefield."
Army weighs commercial options for battlefield comms • Space Command D.C. boss introduced • DoD eyes space-based missile defense
Leading a new effort to improve connectivity for Army units is Maj. Gen. David Bassett, program executive officer for command, control, and communications-tactical, or PEO C3T.
Army’s imaging satellite up and running, but its future is TBD
The Army would use small satellites to support tactical imagery needs in the field.
With Kestrel Eye satellite on deck for deployment, Army gears up for direct-tasking exercises
The U.S. Army’s experimental Kestrel Eye is scheduled to deploy Oct. 24 from the International Space Station to begin a two-year mission testing how the small satellite can speed the delivery of time-sensitive overhead imagery to soldiers on the ground
Army wants “adapt and buy” approach to speed telecom acquisition
The U.S. Army wants to accelerate its network modernization programs by making greater use of commercial telecommunications technology.
Army seeks fixes to vulnerable satellite communications
U.S. Army officials went to Capitol Hill this week seeking lawmakers’ approval to stop buying satellite communications systems that are susceptible to jamming and shift funds to more modern alternatives.
U.S. Army prepares to launch Kestrel Eye satellite atop Falcon 9
The U.S. Army is set to launch its Kestrel Eye electro-optical technology demonstration microsatellite Aug. 14 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
