The US Space Force has awarded Starfish Space a $54.5 million contract to provide the second Otter satellite-servicing craft for dynamic space operations in geosynchronous Earth orbit. The contract is funded via the Defense Department's APFIT program, which aims to speed up procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.

The Space Force has announced plans to accelerate its Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) program, which aims to track airborne targets using space-based sensors. The program received a $2 billion funding boost in FY26, pending approval.

Breaking Defense reports that senior Space Force officers are optimistic about a large budget increase starting in fiscal 2027. Gen.

The Space Force is pushing to accelerate its acquisition cycles, but needs to figure out how to define acceptable risks. Maj.

Senior Space Force acquisition officials are worried about the impact of losing SBIR grants on their programs. Maj.

The US Space Force plans to issue an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract this summer to create a pool of qualified vendors for physical/live training needs. The program aims to improve training capacity across electronic, cyber and orbital warfare mission areas.

The US Space Force is expanding its capabilities to address growing concerns about satellite targets. According to Gen.

The US Space Force is planning to buy new RG-XX neighborhood watch satellites on a rolling basis under an ID/IQ contract type, according to Col. Byron McClain, program executive officer for Space Combat Power at Space Systems Command (SSC).

The US Air Force is preparing to award multiple contracts for developing and fielding satellites that can track aircraft and drones, according to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. The program aims to deliver capability quickly and will involve multiple contractors.

The Space Force is urging lawmakers to speed up improvements and launch new GPS III satellites that can better withstand growing adversary jamming and spoofing threats. Despite steady progress in GPS updates, lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill fret that the current strategy is not moving fast enough.

The Space Force has announced plans to upgrade its defenses for Cape Canaveral, with a multi-million dollar counter-UAS system set to be installed. The system will be designed to detect unmanned aerial systems flying into airspace beyond current capabilities, and will bring in new technologies from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Slingshot Aerospace has been awarded a $27 million contract to help modernize training of Space Force Guardians. The company's TALOS AI will be used to simulate an adversary's actions during orbital warfare scenarios, Breaking Defense reports.

The U.S. Space Force is ramping up development of its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) program, aiming to finalize requirements in 2026 for enterprise-wide deployment.

The US Space Force is prioritizing orbital warfare training under Gen. Gregory Gagnon's command.

The US Space Force plans to solicit prototype proposals for kinetic energy space-based interceptors (SBIs) in midcourse missile defense, following a prize-based model. The program aims to develop capabilities that can take out enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles missed by boost-phase SBIs.

The Space Force plans to develop its own next-generation surveillance satellite constellation, separate from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). According to Col.

The US Space Force is working to rebuild its contracting workforce following significant civilian reductions and Pentagon reforms. This effort may be driven by the need for a more robust acquisition arm to support the Space Force's expansion plans, according to Breaking Defense reports.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new Safety Alert for Operators warning pilots and flight departments of increased risks from space launches disrupting US airspace. With commercial space activity accelerating, the agency is urging close coordination, careful planning, and situational awareness to minimize disruptions.

Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, called for a foundational pivot to maneuver-based space operations, echoing the Marine Corps doctrine.

UK space startup Spaceflux has secured three major contracts with Britain's National Space Operations Centre, positioning itself as a critical provider of space monitoring data for civil and defense missions. The contracts, valued at approximately £5.