Advanced / Transformational Technology
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WeaponsNorthrop Grumman Expects Near Quintupling of SRM Build in Elkton by 2027
ELKTON, Md.—Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] propulsion systems and control (PS&C) business expects to build 440 solid rocket motors (SRMs) here annually by 2027–up from the current 90–as part of a $100 […]
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ArmyAnduril, Meta Team For Army’s IVAS Follow-On, Offering New EagleEye Capability
Anduril Industries has teamed with Meta [META] for its bid to compete for the Army’s next version of its mixed-reality headset, the companies said Thursday. The new partnership is a […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Exploring Lease of Commercial Small and Medium Satellites for GEO
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) is exploring the possible lease of commercial small and medium satellites able to maneuver in geosynchronous orbit to detect threats and speed […]
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SpaceLockheed Martin Now on Contract for 12 GPS IIIF Satellites
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Lockheed Martin‘s [LMT] Littleton, Colo., site a more than $509 million contract for Global Positioning System Follow-On (GPS IIIF) satellites 21 […]
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Intelligence Community
Commercial Imagery May See $300 Million-$400 Million Cut in NRO Budget
Congress is awaiting the arrival of a fiscal 2026 National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) budget request that may slice $300 million to $400 million for commercial imagery out of a $1 […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Highlights Chinese Development of ‘High Ground’ Systems
China’s development of “high ground” space systems, including anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, that can reach geosynchronous orbit 23,000 miles above Earth is a concern for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). “The […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHermeus Achieves Flight With Quarterhorse Mk 1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Hermeus on Tuesday said its Quarterhorse Mk 1 unmanned aircraft successfully flew for the first time, a key milestone on the startup’s path to developing high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. The […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDIU Seeks AI/ML Tools To Help Navy Converge Data At Maritime Ops Centers
The Defense Innovation Unit last week issued a solicitation seeking commercial artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) solutions for converging data inputs at the Navy’s Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs). The […]
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SpaceSpace Systems Command Forecasts Big Award of Maneuverable GEO Commercial Contract
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC) is forecasting an up to $895 million to $905 million award by next February for a 10-year Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit (M-GEO) Satellite-Based Services […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyCoast Guard’s New Force Design Calls For Integrated Maritime Surveillance Capability
A new blueprint that restructures the Coast Guard’s organization also puts a focus on technology advancement, directing the service to develop an integrated sensor and command and control network that […]