Threats
Pentagon can’t force Starlink to block service to Russians, US official says
US is “taking steps” and “working through” the problem with SpaceX and Ukraine, space-policy leader says.
Defense Systems
Space Force outlines vision for hybrid military-commercial-allied mission architectures
New strategy offers guidance on what the USSF wants to buy, but not how much it plans to spend.
Threats
US-China mil-to-mil thaw reaches space
Beijing has reached out on space safety, says U.S. Space Command leader, who also issued warnings about new PLA capabilities.
Science & Tech
To adapt command posts to modern war, Army wants more commercial tech
Plans include more commercial satellite tech, plus more options to hide within commercial communications traffic.
Policy
Military could be directed to protect industry's satellites, Pentagon says
The Defense Department's first commercial space integration strategy says the military will take steps to “mitigate risks to commercial space actors.”
Business
Pentagon will use commercial space assets in military operations, under new plan
The unclassified document aims “to be transparent” about what the military needs and how private companies fit in.
Business
Defense officials tease new commercial space strategies
The documents would detail how the Pentagon and Space Force want to use private space companies for military missions.
Science & Tech
Pentagon eyes Starship, designed for Mars, for military missions somewhat closer to home
After a successful, if abbreviated, third test flight, SpaceX’s reusable mega-rocket might be ready before the U.S. military is.
Business
Army orders another $0.75 billion worth of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles
New award brings total order for M113 replacements to nearly $1.6B.
Defense Systems
Air Force’s T-7 trainer delayed another year
The service is also halving its planned buy of the advanced trainer in its 2025 budget request.
Business
F-35 finally approved for full-rate production, years late
The program has been stuck in its operational testing phase since 2018.
Ideas
The US is not serious about aircraft carriers—or their industrial base
Congress should reject the Navy’s plan to increase the gaps between new carriers.
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