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 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 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 US Space Force is prioritizing orbital warfare training under Gen. Gregory Gagnon's command.
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 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 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 Space Force is expanding its capabilities to address growing concerns about satellite targets. According to Gen.
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 Space Force is pushing to accelerate its acquisition cycles, but needs to figure out how to define acceptable risks. Maj.
Breaking Defense reports that senior Space Force officers are optimistic about a large budget increase starting in fiscal 2027. Gen.
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.
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 US Space Force has quietly been working to shape a future where US and allied troops have other options for navigating the battlefield and targeting the enemy, according to service sources. Under Project Hecate, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) is analyzing how to create a multi-orbit network of space-based capabilities to ensure US military forces have access to position, navigation and timing data in the post-2040 timeframe, officials said.
The recently passed fiscal 2026 defense policy bill includes language directing the Secretary of the Air Force to bolster the acquisition workforce. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) instructs Troy Meink to ensure a comparable level of trained Guardians in acquisition billets, following pressure from lawmakers about the need for a stronger acquisition corps led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith.
The US Army has announced plans to establish a new space career field, dubbed 40D Tactical Space Operations Specialist. Col.