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U.S. Space Force To Be Joint Warfighting Service

Given the persistent and growing threats in space, the U.S. needs a joint force to defend the domain.

An Atlas V rocket carrying a Space-Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite for an Air Force mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, in January. DOD is proposing the creation of the U.S. Space Force to protect the space domain. Credit: United Launch Alliance

DARPA Doubles Down on Blackjack

The agency’s LEO satellite demonstration project aims to create a more resilient, less expensive, agnostic spacecraft architecture.

DARPA’s Blackjack program wilDARPA’s Blackjack program will leverage commercial low Earth orbit solutions, says Paul “Rusty” Thomas, Blackjack program manager. Concept graphic courtesy of DARPAl leverage commercial low Earth orbit solutions, says Paul “Rusty” Thomas, Blackjack program manager. Credit: Concept graphic courtesy of DARPA

Reactivated Squadron at Edwards AFB to Test B-21 Raider

The 420th Flight Test Squadron will be assessing the Air Force’s new bomber.

The Air Force has reactivated a flight test squadron to take on testing of the next-generation bomber. Credit: Graphic courtesy of the Air Force

VanHerck Assigned as Director, Joint Staff, Pentagon

Lt. Gen. Glen D.

Army Approves Advanced Manufacturing Policy

The policy requires using advanced manufacturing for new and fielded systems.

A new policy approved by the secretary of the Army requires the use of advanced manufacturing techniques, which included 3D printing, for new and existing systems. Credit: Pixabay/mebner1

The Military Selects MetTel and Sprint to Provide Wireless Communication Services and Devices

Sprint Communications Co.

Air Force Seeks Disruptive Solutions

New Air Force program is looking for “remarkable” new capabilities for future warfighters.

The Air Force is conducting a new program, called Air Force Explore, to find “remarkable” ideas to apply to persistent awareness, resilient information sharing and rapid, effective decision-making, among other areas. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo

MDA Raises Contract Ceiling to $962 Million for Raytheon Work on Radar Surveillance Control Model and X-Band Radar

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Massachusett

Johns Hopkins Lab Will Support Prototype Development for DOD

John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, Mary

U.S. Space Command Gears Up To Operate

The new U.S. command will work to keep the peace in space, defend national and allied interests, and intervene if necessary.

Speaking yesterday at the Air Force Association’s ASC 2019 conference, Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, USAF, commander, U.S. Space Command, and commander Air Force Space Command, explains that the new combatant command will comprehensively train combat-ready space warfighters.