military Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/military/ Covering the business and politics of space Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png military Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/military/ 32 32 80681979 Space is a warfighting domain. We need wartime urgency for procurement reform. https://spacenews.com/space-is-a-warfighting-domain-we-need-wartime-urgency-for-procurement-reform/ https://spacenews.com/space-is-a-warfighting-domain-we-need-wartime-urgency-for-procurement-reform/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=555870 Last year, Anduril and Apex Space successfully launched their first joint mission, Aries SN1, with Anduril’s edge-processing payload. Pictured above is a photo taken by SN-1 sensors and processed by Anduril’s edge-payload, all tasked through Anduril’s Lattice platform. Credit: Anduril

When America embarked on the journey to build the Arsenal of Democracy in World War II, President Roosevelt had a simple instruction: “speed, speed, speed.” His emphasis on speed spurred […]

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Britain’s space security needs more than government funding https://spacenews.com/britains-space-security-needs-more-than-government-funding/ https://spacenews.com/britains-space-security-needs-more-than-government-funding/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=555344

London is the beating heart of global finance. Its banks, insurers and investors command influence far beyond our shores; its centers of research generate ideas of world-class quality. Yet when […]

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Cubic targets military satcom market with ‘Vector’ terminals https://spacenews.com/cubic-targets-military-satcom-market-with-vector-terminals/ https://spacenews.com/cubic-targets-military-satcom-market-with-vector-terminals/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=555239

The company says its terminals can seamlessly switch between satellite constellations while withstanding electronic warfare threats

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Space Force graduates first class of officers trained for ‘great power competition’ https://spacenews.com/space-force-graduates-first-class-of-officers-trained-for-great-power-competition/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-graduates-first-class-of-officers-trained-for-great-power-competition/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:14:10 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=549292

The new year-long program seeks to prepare military leaders for a “contested” space domain

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FCC highlights national security role in satellite licensing reforms https://spacenews.com/fcc-highlights-national-security-role-in-satellite-licensing-reforms/ https://spacenews.com/fcc-highlights-national-security-role-in-satellite-licensing-reforms/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:18:41 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=519393

'A strong national defense very much motivates the work that we’re doing at the FCC'

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The real Golden Dome opportunity – defense acquisition reform https://spacenews.com/the-real-golden-dome-opportunity-defense-acquisition-reform/ https://spacenews.com/the-real-golden-dome-opportunity-defense-acquisition-reform/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 18:42:25 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=518307

The Golden Dome is ambitious, alluring and amorphous. Many defense pundits have asked “What exactly is Golden Dome?” They are right to ask. The system of systems that will bring […]

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Data architecture is paramount for Golden Dome success — and the Department of Defense is not ready https://spacenews.com/data-architecture-is-paramount-for-golden-dome-success-and-the-department-of-defense-is-not-ready/ https://spacenews.com/data-architecture-is-paramount-for-golden-dome-success-and-the-department-of-defense-is-not-ready/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=516464 Illustration of a data architecture enabling the success of Golden Dome. Credit: Omni Federal

President Trump recognizes the grave threats posed by adversary ballistic and hypersonic missiles and has issued mandates for the Department of Defense to deploy a “Golden Dome” defense shield for […]

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The guardian’s rifle: why mission-essential space support cannot be outsourced https://spacenews.com/the-guardians-rifle-why-mission-essential-space-support-cannot-be-outsourced/ https://spacenews.com/the-guardians-rifle-why-mission-essential-space-support-cannot-be-outsourced/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=516392

In matters of national defense and credible deterrence, some capabilities are simply too vital to outsource. If they falter, armies lose battles and nations can lose wars. Today, commercial space […]

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Space endurance: A call for more dialogue, not less  https://spacenews.com/space-endurance-a-call-for-more-dialogue-not-less/ https://spacenews.com/space-endurance-a-call-for-more-dialogue-not-less/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=513650

On February 19, the Mitchell Institute published a report on the United States Space Force’s Theory of Competitive Endurance. The report assumes the Space Force’s core theoretical approach could undermine […]

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Space companies can dock satellites in orbit, but can they navigate the Pentagon? https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-tougher-than-the-tech/ https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-tougher-than-the-tech/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=512100

Commercial space companies are revolutionizing the global economy with groundbreaking technologies, from autonomous satellite docking to cutting-edge data services. Yet, despite their innovation prowess, companies face significant challenges navigating the […]

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Trump team signals defense acquisition overhaul https://spacenews.com/trump-team-signals-defense-acquisition-overhaul/ https://spacenews.com/trump-team-signals-defense-acquisition-overhaul/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=511832 Elon Musk speaks at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Arnold Hall in April 2022 in Colorado Springs. Credit: U.S. Air Force

A new guard of tech billionaires and venture capitalists is mobilizing to overhaul the Pentagon’s multi-billion dollar space acquisition process as Donald Trump begins his second term at the White […]

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Defining dynamic space ops: How data intelligence creates flexibility for orbital warfare https://spacenews.com/defining-dynamic-space-ops-how-data-intelligence-creates-flexibility-for-orbital-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/defining-dynamic-space-ops-how-data-intelligence-creates-flexibility-for-orbital-warfare/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507827 AI-generated image of a futuristic military command center focused on space domain awareness.

General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations in the United States Space Force, recently proposed “Competitive Endurance” as a theory of Space Force success. Competitive Endurance has three core tenets: […]

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War game reveals Chinese attacks on communications could paralyze Taiwan https://spacenews.com/war-game-chinese-attacks-communications-paralyze-taiwan/ https://spacenews.com/war-game-chinese-attacks-communications-paralyze-taiwan/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505197 Earth observation taken during a night pass over Taiwan by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station. Credit: NASA / Karen Nyberg

Earlier this year, the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party asked Elon Musk if he was withholding StarShield satellite services from United States service members […]

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Anduril targets space domain with AI and autonomous systems https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/ https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505922

The company plans to “design, build, and launch our own fully integrated systems by the end of 2025”

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The invisible battle for space dominance https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/ https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505379 A U.S. Space Force service member conducts Global Positioning System electromagnetic interference training with a GPS electromagnetic attack system at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force

As geopolitical tensions extend beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the U.S. Space Force is sharpening its focus on dominating the electromagnetic spectrum. Space electronic warfare — the art and science of protecting […]

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U.S. military investing in reentry vehicles for space-to-Earth cargo delivery https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-investing-in-reentry-vehicles-for-space-to-earth-cargo-delivery/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-investing-in-reentry-vehicles-for-space-to-earth-cargo-delivery/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:31:37 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505661

Two California-based companies, Inversion Space and Outpost Space, have secured more than $100 million in defense and private investments under the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program

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Refuellable satellites offer critical edge amidst intensifying threats in space https://spacenews.com/refuellable-satellites-offer-critical-edge-amidst-intensifying-threats-space/ https://spacenews.com/refuellable-satellites-offer-critical-edge-amidst-intensifying-threats-space/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=490739 The DALL-E image generation algorithm's interpretation of a spacecraft refueling a satellite in-orbit.

With technical challenges solved, now is the time to invest in refuellable spacecraft, writes Orbit Fab's executive team.

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Russia’s nuclear threat to space is worse than a “Cuban Missile Crisis in space” https://spacenews.com/russias-nuclear-threat-to-space-is-worse-than-a-cuban-missile-crisis-in-space/ https://spacenews.com/russias-nuclear-threat-to-space-is-worse-than-a-cuban-missile-crisis-in-space/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=466066 An AI-generated scene of orbital destruction raining down. Image generated by the author using DALL-E.

The geopolitical arena today is very different than it was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, making Russia's space threat more dangerous.

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Seeding the future of space warfare https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=465767 Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX director, addresses tech startups at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 9, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse

SpaceWERX is emphasizing pragmatic military tech over exploratory research.

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Beyond blueprints: DoD’s commercial space strategy leaves industry wanting more https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/ https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 15:48:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=423219 Photo of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman standing at a podium

The recent release of Defense Department and Space Force strategic blueprints for the use of commercial space technologies has been met with cautious optimism by the industry.

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Congress pushes DoD to deliver https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/ https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:31:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=366984 Lettering reading "Defense Innovation Unit Experimental" on an office wall.

A big budget boost for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) sends a loud, clear message.

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Advancing defense: the GovCon impact on Air and Space Force reoptimization  https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/ https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=364523 Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, center, meets with U.S. Space Force officials at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams

The United States Air Force and Space Force's latest strategic pivot marks a transformative phase in defense readiness and competitive positioning, shaping a new landscape for government contractors.

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The future of the Space Force isn’t on Earth — it’s in the solar system https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/ https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=358400 illustration of a sci-fi fleet of space ships flying past multiple fictional planets.

In order to prepare for the military challenges of tomorrow, the Space Force should plan for operations on the moon and beyond.

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The critical role of space in modern warfare and the imperative of joint space capabilities in Europe https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/ https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=344840 The official party for the U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa activation ceremony stand at attention during the US SPACE-EURAF activation and assumption of command, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham argues the importance of military collaboration in space with Europe to secure leadership.

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