Army Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com Covering the business and politics of space Mon, 05 May 2025 16:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png Army Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com 32 32 80681979 Army creates space career field for enlisted soldiers https://spacenews.com/army-creates-space-career-field-for-enlisted-soldiers/ https://spacenews.com/army-creates-space-career-field-for-enlisted-soldiers/#respond Sun, 04 May 2025 13:04:14 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=516854

"These specialists will become the experts we turn to during the next conflict," said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey.

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Northrop Grumman unveils flying data center for military intelligence https://spacenews.com/northrop-grumman-unveils-flying-data-center-for-military-intelligence/ https://spacenews.com/northrop-grumman-unveils-flying-data-center-for-military-intelligence/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:44:53 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507416

The airborne system is designed to collect and process real-time data from satellites, drones, ground and maritime sensors

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Army’s space tech roadmap emphasizes secure navigation, satcom, intelligence https://spacenews.com/armys-space-tech-roadmap-emphasizes-secure-navigation-satcom-intelligence/ https://spacenews.com/armys-space-tech-roadmap-emphasizes-secure-navigation-satcom-intelligence/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:51:38 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507164

Army’s greater focus on space is part of the military’s strategy for "multi-domain operations”

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U.S. Army wraps up commercial satcom pilot program https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-wraps-up-commercial-satcom-pilot-program/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-wraps-up-commercial-satcom-pilot-program/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:31:48 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507078

Intelsat executive says pilot program shows benefits of outsourcing satcom, but defense procurement may be slow to shift

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The expanding battlefield: Army’s push into space warfare https://spacenews.com/the-expanding-battlefield-army-pushes-into-space-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/the-expanding-battlefield-army-pushes-into-space-warfare/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:57:03 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507051 Soldiers from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s 1st Space Brigade participate in a military exercise focused on space support. As the Army pushes to strengthen its space warfare capabilities, such exercises prepare soldiers to operate in electronically contested environments where space systems are critical yet vulnerable.

As the boundaries of warfare continue to extend beyond traditional battlegrounds, the U.S. Army is making strides into the space domain. With satellite capabilities now vital to military operations, the […]

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Viasat secures $153 million U.S. Army contract to modernize ‘Blue Force Tracker’ network https://spacenews.com/viasat-secures-153-million-u-s-army-contract-to-modernize-blue-force-tracker-network/ https://spacenews.com/viasat-secures-153-million-u-s-army-contract-to-modernize-blue-force-tracker-network/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:32:36 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505481

The Blue Force Tracker is a military system that helps soldiers and commanders know where friendly forces are located on the battlefield in real-time

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U.S. Space Command chief expresses support for Army’s space initiatives https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-command-chief-expresses-support-for-armys-space-initiatives/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-command-chief-expresses-support-for-armys-space-initiatives/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:21:53 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=498774

Gen. Stephen Whiting challenged claims by the Mitchell Institute that the Army's space initiatives encroach on Space Force territory

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U.S. Army gears up for space warfare, drawing lessons from Ukraine https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-gears-up-for-space-warfare-drawing-lessons-from-ukraine/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-gears-up-for-space-warfare-drawing-lessons-from-ukraine/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:33:58 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=498383

The Army's recent guidance on the role of space in land warfare focuses on two objectives: integrating space capabilities into ground forces' operations and developing ways to interdict adversary space systems.

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SES providing “managed satcom” services to U.S. Army https://spacenews.com/ses-providing-managed-satcom-services-to-u-s-army/ https://spacenews.com/ses-providing-managed-satcom-services-to-u-s-army/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:34:09 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=497565

The company received a $3.6 million contract for a pilot program

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Kratos demonstrates satellite internet tech for U.S. Army https://spacenews.com/kratos-demonstrates-satellite-internet-tech-for-u-s-army/ https://spacenews.com/kratos-demonstrates-satellite-internet-tech-for-u-s-army/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:09:08 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=362262

The demonstration included Kratos’ software-based ground system, a Telesat low Earth orbit satellite and a Cobham antenna

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Space Force takes over missile-warning ground stations previously run by the Army https://spacenews.com/space-force-takes-over-missile-warning-ground-stations-previously-run-by-the-army/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-takes-over-missile-warning-ground-stations-previously-run-by-the-army/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:47:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=203928

The U.S. Space Force has officially taken over from the Army the operation of ground stations that receive data from infrared sensor satellites.

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Comtech wins $48 million U.S. Army contract for satellite modems https://spacenews.com/comtech-wins-48-million-u-s-army-contract-for-satellite-modems/ https://spacenews.com/comtech-wins-48-million-u-s-army-contract-for-satellite-modems/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:27:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=192292

he U.S. Army awarded Comtech Telecommunications a $48.6 million contract to develop a satellite modem that can connect to multiple networks

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Space Force to take on bigger role planning future DoD space investments https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-take-on-bigger-role-planning-future-dod-space-investments/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:46:56 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=130007

As “integrator for joint space requirements" the Space Force will have to coordinate the wish lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, and recommend how to meet future needs

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Space Force reveals which Army and Navy units are moving to the space branch https://spacenews.com/space-force-reveals-which-army-and-navy-units-are-moving-to-the-space-branch/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:28:34 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=119184

A total of 11 Army and four Navy organizations are transferring to the Space Force

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U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-has-growing-appetite-for-satellite-communications-but-its-needs-are-complex/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:26:39 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=118745

The U.S. Army is in the market for satellite communications but with a complicated twist. It is not just looking to buy broadband for troops in the field but “end to end” services.

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U.S. Army brigade teaches military forces about the value of space https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-brigade-teaches-military-forces-about-the-value-of-space/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:02:49 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=117730

Without satellites in space, military forces on the ground cannot shoot, move or communicate. That is the mantra that the Army’s 1st Space Brigade tries to instill with troops around the world.

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U.S. Army approves plans for a future ‘tactical space layer’ https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-approves-plans-for-a-future-tactical-space-layer/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:59:43 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=113472

The U.S. Army has approved plans to explore the use of satellites in low Earth orbit to give soldiers dedicated communications, navigation and imaging capabilities.

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U.S. Army solicits pitches for ‘satcom as a service’ for its logistics network https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-solicits-pitches-for-satcom-as-a-service-for-its-logistics-network/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-solicits-pitches-for-satcom-as-a-service-for-its-logistics-network/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:53:43 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=106877

The Army is looking at commercially managed satellite communications services for it logistics network.

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Intelsat launches mobile broadband service aimed at military users https://spacenews.com/intelsat-launches-mobile-broadband-service-aimed-at-military-users/ https://spacenews.com/intelsat-launches-mobile-broadband-service-aimed-at-military-users/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:14:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=102666

Intelsat’s managed-broadband service is called FlexGround Communications-On-The-Move.

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Op-ed | Space Force should bring in expertise from other military services https://spacenews.com/op-ed-space-force-should-bring-in-expertise-from-other-military-services/ https://spacenews.com/op-ed-space-force-should-bring-in-expertise-from-other-military-services/#respond Sat, 30 May 2020 11:04:52 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=102263

The Space Force should leverage the infrastructure and accessions pipeline from the Army and the Navy.

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Defense Innovation Unit helping Army find alternatives to GPS https://spacenews.com/defense-innovation-unit-helping-army-find-alternatives-to-gps/ https://spacenews.com/defense-innovation-unit-helping-army-find-alternatives-to-gps/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2019 23:12:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=95171

DIU received 25 proposals for the Dismounted Assured PNT System

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U.S. military is eager to take advantage of smallsats at scale if price is right https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-is-eager-to-take-advantage-of-smallsats-at-scale-if-price-is-right/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-is-eager-to-take-advantage-of-smallsats-at-scale-if-price-is-right/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:00:30 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=91793

The U.S. military is eager to take advantage of small satellite constellations if the technology proves it can fulfill military requirements and the price is right.

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