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U.S. Space Force is deploying space based optical/laser communications as the primary network/data transport layer for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

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Space Force Launch Plans Unscathed by New Glenn Disaster

Despite the recent setback with Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy lifter explosion, the U.S. Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office are staying the course, reaffirming their commitment to the company. The Space Force has even awarded Blue Origin a new task order for an NRO satellite just hours before the accident.

https://osintsights.com/space-force-launch-plans-unscathed-by-new-glenn-disaster?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsSpaceForce #BlueOrigin #NewGlenn #SpaceLaunch #NationalReconnaissanceOffice

US Space Force Accelerates Space-Based Air Tracking with $4B SpaceX Deal

The US Space Force is turbocharging its space-based air tracking capabilities with a $4.16 billion deal with SpaceX, aiming to launch a constellation of satellites by 2028 that will help eliminate operational blind spots and give the Joint Force a game-changing edge. This innovative partnership is set to…

https://osintsights.com/us-space-force-accelerates-space-based-air-tracking-with-4b-spacex-deal?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Spacex #UsSpaceForce #SpacebasedSensing #AirborneMovingtargetIndicator #Sbamti

Nations Reassess Space as Key Warfighting Domain

Just as air supremacy proved crucial in World War II, control of space is now a game-changer in modern warfare, prompting nations to reassess their strategies and resources in this critical domain. The way a nation labels and approaches space can significantly impact its military organisation, deterrence, and ultimate success.

https://osintsights.com/nations-reassess-space-as-key-warfighting-domain?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#NationalSecurity #SpaceWarfare #UsSpaceForce #EmergingThreats #Geopolitics

Agenzia Nova: Speciale difesa: Forza spaziale Usa assegna 3,2 miliardi di dollari di contratti per Golden Dome

29 apr 13:15 - (Agenzia Nova) - La Forza spaziale degli Stati Uniti ha assegnato a 12 aziende, tra cui SpaceX e Lockheed Martin, contratti... (Was)

Special defense: U.S. Space Force awards $3.2 billion in contracts for Golden Dome

29 Apr 13:15 - (Agenzia Nova) - The United States Space Force has awarded contracts... to 12 companies, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin.

#USSpaceForce #GoldenDome #AgenziaNova #LockheedMartin

https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69f1e866783ce9.18772687/7330025/2026-04-29/speciale-difesa-forza-spaziale-usa-assegna-3-2-miliardi-di-dollari-di-contratti-per-golden-dome

qwant news | True Anomaly raised $1 billion to build weapons for a programme the Pentagon has not committed to building

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True Anomaly, a Colorado‑based startup that builds autonomous spacecraft for orbital combat, has closed a $650 million Series D round at a $2.2 billion valuation, bringing its total funding to $1 billion since its 2022 launch. The round, led by Eclipse and Riot Ventures and joined by a slate of new and existing backers, came just days after the U.S. Space Force named the company one of twelve firms chosen to develop Golden Dome space‑based interceptor prototypes under up to $3.2 billion of OTA agreements. Founded by former Air Force officer Even Rogers and colleagues, True Anomaly focuses exclusively on space defence, producing the Jackal autonomous orbital vehicle, the Mosaic software platform, and, through the Golden Dome selection, space‑based missile interceptors. While the Pentagon estimates the full Golden Dome programme at $185 billion (with independent analyses ranging to trillions), the company's future hinges on whether the costly interceptor constellation will be deemed affordable and moved beyond prototype, making its pure‑play space‑defence strategy both its greatest advantage and its biggest risk.

Read more: https://thenextweb.com/news/true-anomaly-650m-space-defence-golden-dome

#TrueAnomaly #Eclipse #USSpaceForce #GoldenDome #EvenRogers

US Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion for Orbital Interceptors

The US Space Force is taking a major leap in missile defense, awarding $3.2 billion in prototype contracts to 11 companies, including industry giants and innovative newcomers, to develop space-based interceptors that can counter threats with speed and agility. This move marks a significant step in the development of a new…

https://osintsights.com/us-space-force-awards-32-billion-for-orbital-interceptors?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#SpacebasedInterceptors #UsSpaceForce #MissileDefence #OrbitalDefence #EmergingThreats