The United States Space Force (USSF) has released the Space Warfighting framework that outlines the service’s vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority, while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability […]
Military Operations
Astroscale U.S. to lead the 1st refueling of a USSF asset in GEO
Astroscale U.S. Inc. will conduct two refueling operations of a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) satellite in GEO for the United States Space Force (USSF)—this mission will demonstrate the ability […]
UK + U.S. hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons
UK scientists have completed a major hypersonic propulsion test that was enabled by close collaboration between the UK government, industry and the U.S. government. The propulsion system is set to […]
“US on high alert” – China’s satellites display unprecedented combat maneuvers in space
In an unprecedented development highlighting the escalating militarization of space, Chinese satellites have been observed conducting complex “dogfighting” maneuvers in low Earth orbit, a move that has prompted serious concerns […]
Arianespace’s successful top secret launch for French military
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. Carrying a very-high-resolution optical instrument built by Thales Alenia […]
Curtiss-Wright receives $18 million follow-on order from USMC for tactical comms
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division has received a follow-on order from the U.S. Marine Corps, PEO Land Systems, via Defense Logistics Agency – Tailored Logistic Support (DLA-TLS) contract, to provide the Modular Open […]
EDA promotes military drone use in shared airspace with German-Dutch flight
A German Heron TP drone flew in military- and civilian-controlled airspace between Germany and the Netherlands recently, marking another step towards remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) being allowed to fly […]
Orbit secures million$ advanced SATCOM contract for naval surface platforms
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., (TASE: ORBI) gained a $3 million contract with a prominent European integrator earlier this month to supply the company’s advanced OceanTRx 4MIL satellite communication systems for […]
Juno satellite to be built by SSTL for the UK’s MOD DE&S for advanced military ops
United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel are to have access to the latest space technology for military operations, following a contract procured by Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support DE&S […]
U.S. Army selects LIFT Aircraft + Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed blood delivery & casualty evacuation system
LIFT Aircraft (LIFT) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) to design a medical multi-mission modular payload, a container that can carry blood supply and […]