Congress Mandates Space Force Boost Acquisition Personnel
The new 2026 defense policy bill legally mandates the U.S. Space Force to increase its number of acquisition specialists, addressing congressional concerns.
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Space Force Seeks New Generation of Missile Interceptors
The U.S. Space Force is seeking a new generation of smaller, faster space-based interceptors designed to destroy ballistic missiles shortly after launch.
#Space Force#Missile Defense#Aerospace Technology
Space Force Issues Secret Contracts for 'Golden Dome' Defense
The U.S. Space Force has awarded several secret contracts to develop prototypes for the 'Golden Dome' space-based missile defense system.
#Space Force#Missile Defense#Golden Dome
Space Force Seeks Prototypes for New Missile Interceptors
The U.S. Space Force is moving forward with plans to develop a new layer of missile defense, soliciting prototypes for space-based kinetic interceptors.
#Space Force#Missile Defense#Space Systems Command
Pentagon Overhauls Buying Process to Boost Innovation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major overhaul of the Pentagon's procurement process, prioritizing commercial tech and cutting bureaucratic red tape.
#Pentagon#Defense Spending#Procurement Reform
US Space Force Deploys New Satellite Jamming Systems
The US Space Force is set to field two new ground-based weapons, Meadowlands and the Remote Modular Terminal, to jam adversary surveillance satellites.
#Space Force#Defense Technology#National Security
US Pursues Trillion-Dollar 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield
The U.S. is pursuing a space-based missile shield called 'Golden Dome,' with official cost estimates at $175 billion but expert projections exceeding $1 trillion.
#Missile Defense#Golden Dome#Pentagon
Pentagon Nominee Pushes for Space Force and NRO Integration
A Pentagon nominee is urging a closer integration of the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office to fix costly inefficiencies in space programs.
#Space Force#National Reconnaissance Office#Pentagon
Lockheed Martin Targets 2028 for Space Interceptor Test
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has announced plans for an on-orbit test of a space-based missile interceptor by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome initiative.
#Lockheed Martin#Missile Defense#Space Weaponization
US Space Force Abandons Futures Command Plan
The U.S. Space Force has canceled its plan to create a new Futures Command, with officials now exploring a smaller, alternative organization.
#Space Force#Pentagon#Military Technology
US National Security Faces Risks from SpaceX Dependence
The U.S. government's increasing reliance on SpaceX for critical space missions has raised concerns about national security vulnerabilities tied to a single provider.
#SpaceX#National Security#NASA
US Space Force Overhauls Acquisition for Faster Capabilities
The U.S. Space Force is implementing major reforms to its acquisition process, aiming to develop and deploy space capabilities faster with new integrated teams.
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