Defense Tech•
Defense Tech and Industry Collaboration Dominate AFA 2025 Talks
At AFA 2025, analysts Guy Taylor and Ben Wolfgang detailed key trends in defense, focusing on AI, next-gen aircraft, and public-private partnerships.
Marcus Thompson
Marcus Thompson is a defense and national security correspondent for Archeonis. He specializes in aerospace technology, military hardware, and the geopolitical implications of emerging defense systems.
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Latest Articles by Marcus Thompson
Space Defense•
US Space Force Opens New Intelligence Center in Ohio
The U.S. Space Force has activated a new intelligence operations floor at the Springfield Air National Guard Base in Ohio to monitor and counter threats in space.
Space Defense•
Space Force Details New Training for Contested Domain
U.S. Space Force leaders detailed a new training strategy at a major conference, focusing on multi-domain skills and industry partnerships to prepare for a contested space environment.
Space Defense•
Space Force Plans Successor to GSSAP Satellite Program
The U.S. Space Force plans to release a solicitation for RG-XX, a new satellite program designed to replace the current GSSAP orbital monitoring system.
Space Defense•
MDA Space to Provide Orbital Monitoring for Canadian Military
MDA Space will provide the Canadian military with advanced space monitoring services to track satellites and debris, aiming to protect critical national assets in orbit.
Space Defense•
US Space Command Plans Second Mission with France
U.S. Space Command is expanding its international space monitoring efforts, with plans for a second joint space domain awareness mission with France.
Space Defense•
How the X-40A Taught a Spaceplane to Land Itself
Discover the X-40A, the unpowered prototype vehicle that mastered autonomous runway landings and paved the way for the U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane.
Space Defense•
Pentagon Debates Future of Military Satellite Network
The Pentagon is actively debating the future of its space-based data network, weighing two competing satellite constellations from the SDA and NRO.
Space Defense•
NRO Expands Satellite Network with NROL-48 Launch
The National Reconnaissance Office has successfully launched the NROL-48 mission, adding another satellite to its expanding proliferated network for national security.
Space Defense•
US and UK Conduct Joint Satellite Inspection in Orbit
The U.S. and U.K. have conducted a joint orbital mission where a U.S. satellite inspected a U.K. satellite, confirming its normal operation.
Space Policy•
US Space Force Adopts New Strategy for Faster System Delivery
Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the U.S. Space Force is shifting its strategy to prioritize speed over perfection in deploying new space systems.
Space Defense•
US Space Strategy Targets China in Orbit
The US is intensifying its focus on space superiority to safeguard strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Future conflicts could begin in orbit, targeting critical satellites.
Space Policy•
US Space Force Emphasizes Alliances for Global Competition
U.S. military leaders state that strengthening international alliances is crucial for maintaining dominance in space and countering competitors like China.
Space Defense•
Space Force Plans Live 'Aggressor Satellites' for Training
The U.S. Space Force plans to deploy 'aggressor satellites' in orbit to provide realistic training against a thinking adversary, mirroring the Air Force model.
Space Defense•
Space Force Mandates Refueling for New Surveillance Satellites
The U.S. Space Force has mandated that its next-generation RG-XX surveillance satellites must be capable of on-orbit refueling, a first for a major constellation.
Space Defense•
US Space Force Eyes Satellite Refueling Amid China's Advances
The U.S. Space Force is accelerating plans for dynamic satellite maneuvering in response to China's successful demonstration of in-orbit refueling technology.
Space Defense•
US Space Force Warns of China's Reusable Rocket Progress
U.S. Space Force officials warn that China's rapid progress in reusable rocket technology could challenge America's strategic advantage in space.
Space Tech•
Space Force to Use NOAA Antennas to Boost Satellite Network
The U.S. Space Force will soon use NOAA's ground antennas to expand its aging Satellite Control Network, addressing a growing capacity shortage.
Space Defense•
US Air Force Chief Warns of New 'Sputnik Moment' with China
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink compared the current tech race with China to the 1957 Sputnik crisis, warning the U.S. must accelerate innovation or risk losing its edge.
Space Defense•
US Continues 60-Year Space Mission to Detect Nuclear Blasts
A 60-year mission to detect nuclear detonations from space is advancing with new technology from Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories for U.S. GPS satellites.