U.S. Strategic Command
SN Military.Space | Airbus to build ‘combat cloud’ • Major developments in strategic nuclear systems • Senate panel targets EELV
Defense contractors for years have floated ideas for how to build the elusive “combat cloud” bringing together the latest and greatest communications technology.
Mattis to decide future of nuclear command, control and communications
The Air Force today is responsible for about 70 percent of the 62 air, space and ground systems that make up the NC3.
Nuclear strategy raises new questions about the security of critical communications networks
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that modernizing nuclear command, control and communications system will cost $58 billion over 10 years.
If America wants to succeed, it needs to learn to fail, top general says
Gen. John Hyten, the head of U.S. Strategic Command, said the nation must take risks and learn from what doesn't work, both in space and with nuclear deterrence.
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.
Fischer named new head of Senate strategic forces subcommittee
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will be the new chairman of the Senate subcommittee responsible for military space issues, the Senate Armed Services Committee announced Jan. 18.
Former Space Command leader Hyten takes over at STRATCOM
U.S. Strategic Command gained a new leader Thursday as Air Force Gen. John Hyten took command of the organization in a ceremony held at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
