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Space Force Allocates $981 Million for Advanced Training Capabilities to Address Gaps

Space Force Allocates $981 Million for Advanced Training Capabilities to Address Gaps

The U.S. Space Force has initiated a $981 million contract pool to enhance its training capabilities through the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering — Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development. This initiative, managed by Space Systems Command's System Delta 81, aims to develop advanced training tools to prepare Guardians for engagements against peer adversaries. The contract, which spans a five-year base period with a one-year option, involves 15 companies, including Amentum Technology, BAE Systems, Boeing, CACI, Firefly Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin Space, Northrop Grumman, Pacific Crest Alliance, Parsons Government Services, Redwire, Rocket Lab, Sierra Space, Viasat, and York Space Systems. The effort is part of a broader Space Force initiative to create an Operational Test and Tracking Infrastructure (OTTI) to address challenges in training facilities and capabilities.
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SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion in Launch Orders for U.S. Military Satellite Networks

SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion in Launch Orders for U.S. Military Satellite Networks

SpaceX has been awarded two launch task orders by the U.S. Space Force, valued at $1.6 billion, to deploy military satellite constellations. These orders are part of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program and involve 18 Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California by the end of 2027. The launches will support the Space Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio, which includes satellite programs designed to enhance the military's ability to detect, track, and communicate information about threats in near real-time. SpaceX is also responsible for building two of the portfolio's largest satellite systems under separate contracts.
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Space Force Awards $981 Million in Contracts for Test and Training Technologies

Space Force Awards $981 Million in Contracts for Test and Training Technologies

The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has awarded contracts to 15 companies for advanced test and training technologies, with a total potential value of $981 million over the next decade. These contracts are part of the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) program. The initiative aims to develop advanced test and training capabilities to support the Space Force's mission.
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US Military Tests 'Hammer of the Gods' Weapon: Enhancing Electronic Warfare Capabilities

US Military Tests 'Hammer of the Gods' Weapon: Enhancing Electronic Warfare Capabilities

The US military has tested a new electronic jamming system, known as the 'Hammer of the Gods,' designed to disrupt precision-guided enemy projectiles. This system can be deployed from military vessels and is capable of disabling the guidance systems of long-range artillery and missiles. The recent test, conducted off the US west coast, marked the first maritime deployment of the system. The trial involved collaboration between the US Army, Navy, and Space Force, demonstrating the system's effectiveness in real-world maritime operations. The system aims to ensure operational readiness by integrating space, cyber, and conventional forces.
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Representative Ronny Jackson Introduces Bill for Drone Testing Corridors

Representative Ronny Jackson Introduces Bill for Drone Testing Corridors

Representative Ronny Jackson has introduced H.R. 9909, the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act. This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish test and training corridors for small drones within the national airspace. The corridors will facilitate research, development, testing, and training on various drone technologies, including autonomy software, payloads, and counter-drone systems. The bill also requires the identification of suitable locations across the country, considering existing facilities and potential barriers to testing. The Defense Department must notify congressional defense committees within 90 days of establishing a corridor.
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U.S. Navy Awards Electric Boat $76.6 Billion Contract for Submarine Construction

U.S. Navy Awards Electric Boat $76.6 Billion Contract for Submarine Construction

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $76.6 billion contract to Electric Boat, a division of General Dynamics, for the construction of new submarines. This contract is considered the largest naval shipbuilding award in modern American history. It includes $42 billion for nine Virginia class attack submarines, $29.5 billion for five Columbia class ballistic missile submarines, and $5 billion for shipyard improvements. U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, a Democrat from eastern Connecticut and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower Subcommittee, praised the contract as a significant boost to the submarine industrial base. The contract aims to replace the Navy’s aging fleet and counter China's naval expansion. Electric Boat is expected to build additional Virginia class submarines for Australia under the AUKUS security agreement.
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U.S. Army Awards $58.6 Billion Contract to Lockheed Martin for Patriot Interceptors

U.S. Army Awards $58.6 Billion Contract to Lockheed Martin for Patriot Interceptors

U.S. Army Awards $58.6 Billion Contract to Lockheed Martin for Patriot Interceptors
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SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract for Falcon 9 Launches

SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract for Falcon 9 Launches

SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract for Falcon 9 Launches
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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Assumes Control of Military GPS Receiver Programs to Enhance Resilience

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Assumes Control of Military GPS Receiver Programs to Enhance Resilience

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has taken over management authority for two Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) programs from the U.S. Space Force. This transition, effective May 28, 2026, was disclosed by Space Systems Command. The move consolidates the development, integration, and fielding of resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) hardware under the Military Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. The Air Force now oversees the life-cycle management of MGUE Increment 1 and Increment 2, which includes aviation, maritime, and land-based M-Code receiver cards. This transition aims to streamline user equipment development and enhance the resilience of GPS systems against electronic warfare and signal jamming.
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US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain U.S. weapons stockpiles.
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SpaceX Prepares to Launch Classified Payload for National Reconnaissance Office

SpaceX Prepares to Launch Classified Payload for National Reconnaissance Office

SpaceX Prepares to Launch Classified Payload for National Reconnaissance Office
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SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion in Launch Orders for Military Satellite Networks

SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion in Launch Orders for Military Satellite Networks

SpaceX Secures $1.6 Billion in Launch Orders for Military Satellite Networks