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Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

By Courtney Albon

10 months ago

Congress queries Space Force plan for fewer missile warning satellites

Lawmakers want deeper analysis from the Space Force on a decision to eliminate one satellite from the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

By Courtney Albon

22 months ago

Fearing Russian false flag in Ukraine, US launches plan to track arms

The U.S. State Department released plans Thursday to better track weapons supplied to Ukraine.

3 years ago

Half of Tinker’s E-3 airborne surveillance jets would be cut under Air Force budget proposal

AWACS jets have been in use at Tinker since the 1970s, but are getting harder to maintain and more vulnerable in combat.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Space Force wants 40% budget increase as it looks to bolster space-based missile warning

The service's $24.5 billion fiscal 2022 budget request is weighted heavily in its research and development portfolio as it seeks to develop more resilient, capable architectures, particularly for space-based missile warning and tracking.

By Courtney Albon

3 years ago

New reforms target US military’s missing weapons problem

The Department of Defense is overhauling how it keeps track of its guns and explosives.

3 years ago