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Space

More Than 100 NRO Satellites Launched/Planned Between June Last Year and End of This Year

Frank Wolfe

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

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More Than 100 NRO Satellites Launched/Planned Between June Last Year and End of This Year

Pictured are NGA Director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth (left) and NRO Director Chris Scolese (right) at the Aug. 28 forum.

By the end of the year, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) will have put more than 100 satellites into orbit since June 2023, NRO Director Chris Scolese said on Aug. 28. As part of NRO's response to "contested" environments that may include Chinese and Russian anti-satellite weapons and advanced Chinese intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites, Scolese told the AFCEA International/INSA Intelligence and National Security Summit that a reduction in launch costs is aiding an NRO move to a proliferated…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]