Elon Musk Firms Enter Secret Pentagon Challenge for Voice-Based Drone Swarming Tech
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its subsidiary xAI are joining a secretive US Department of Defense competition centered on a voice command and control tool that could deploy multiple autonomous systems.
Poland Readies First Military Satellite Under Independent Spy Network Effort
Poland is preparing to send its first military satellite into orbit this month, marking a major step in its effort to build homegrown space-based surveillance amid the ongoing tensions on NATO’s eastern flank.
Spain Wraps Up Biggest Space Defense Mission With Florida Satellite Launch
Spain has launched its second next-generation communications satellite, SpainSat NG-II, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
US Army Trials Laser-Operated Starshield Communications System
US Army Reserve soldiers have begun using SpaceX’s Starshield communication system to enhance decision-making on the battlefield.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Faces New Rival for Future US Military Space Launches
The US Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket to carry critical national security payloads.
When It Comes to China, the US Defense Industry Needs More Untethering
The US cannot effectively counter China’s influence or secure its national defense as long as its defense industry and critical industries remain entangled with Chinese suppliers.
The New Space Race Is Here — And America Needs a Strategy
The US must develop a unified space strategy that blends NASA’s leadership with commercial innovation to maintain its global dominance and national security.
Spain Launches Nuke-Proof ‘SpainSat NG I’ Communications Satellite
Spain has successfully launched Europe’s “most advanced” communications satellite, significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of the Spanish Armed Forces.
Elon Musk’s Influence Has No Place in Pentagon Appointments
Elon Musk’s growing influence in the Trump administration, particularly in defense policy and key appointments, raises major national security concerns.
SpaceX to Launch Nine Satellites for US Military Under $733M Contract
The US has awarded SpaceX $733.5 million to launch nine satellites to enhance military communications and intelligence capabilities.
UK Launches First Military Satellite
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
South Korea Says Second Spy Satellite Placed in Orbit
South Korea put its second domestically made spy satellite into orbit, Seoul's defense ministry said, after it launched from an American space centre on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
US Launches Six Hypersonic, Ballistic Tracking Space Sensors
SpaceX launched six US missile-detection satellites to low-Earth orbit on Wednesday.
Russian Military Now Using Musk’s Starlink on Battlefield: Ukraine Intel
The Russian military has begun using Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink more extensively in some occupied Ukrainian cities.
US DoD Wants SpaceX’s Starship for ‘Sensitive, Dangerous Missions’
The Pentagon has reached out to spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX about potentially taking over its Starship rocket to support military missions.
Europe Must Invest in Space to Play Bigger Role in Its Own Defense
Europe must foster competition and take a more active role in strengthening its space security to reduce dependency on other countries.
US Space Force Confirms 21 Upcoming Launches
The US Space Force has announced 21 new launch missions through 2024 under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program.
South Korea to Launch First Spy Satellite This Month: Report
South Korea will launch its first domestically-made spy satellite into space later this month to bolster its intelligence-gathering capabilities, ABC News has reported.
US Army Tests Military Version of Elon Musk’s ‘Starlink’ Comms Network
The US Army has announced the successful trial of a military version of Elon Musk’s “Starlink” communications network.
US Space Force Begins Small Satellite Weather Sensor Demonstration
The US Space Systems Command has officially commenced an electro-optical/infrared weather system CubeSat demonstration in Florida.
US Army Seeking Rocket-Deployed Quick Reaction Force
The US Army is seeking to acquire a new space transportation capability that would allow soldiers to be launched on rockets.
SpaceX Rocket Successfully Launches US Spy Satellite
A US intelligence agency said its newest spy satellite successfully launched into orbit atop a reusable SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
USAF Taps SpaceX to Provide Rocket Military Cargo Transit
The US Air Force has awarded a $102 million contract to SpaceX to provide point-to-point transit for military cargo.
US Army Partners With SpaceX to Deliver Military Cargo Anywhere In an Hour
The US military is partnering with SpaceX to explore the possibility of transporting military systems in a rocket anywhere on the globe in merely 60 minutes.
