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Space

Budget Talks Reshaping Military Satellite Buying

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Monday, September 12th, 2011

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Analysis from Forecast International recently projected that the worldwide military satellite market will be worth $42.5 billion, based on production of 180 military satellites, from 2011-2020. The study claims that the U.S. is focusing on production of already-developed satellites, rather than on development of revolutionary new technology. The company's "The Market for Military Satellites" report covers thirty-five satellite programs, noting that these systems play a significant role in military operations, particularly for the U.S., which relies on communications and reconnaissance…

Congress

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Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]