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Sharing a third article from #MilitaryReview's special #space and #missiledefense edition. This one is by Master Sergeant Love (yes, what a great name!). MSG Love argues that the #Army needs dedicated #Soldiers whose sole focus is space operations. A great piece, and one that is made all the more satisfying by its inclusion of little-known historical facts about #ArmySpace. #spaceoperations, #ArmyUniversity, #spacewarfare, #SpaceForce, #SpaceCommand, #thebattlebeyond https://lnkd.in/gDmgjePj

"SPAFORGEN, which was first previewed by Saltzman in a C-Note late last year, will follow three phases through which Guardians will rotate. First is the “Prepare Phase” for Guardians to learn their assigned roles. Second is the “Ready Phase,” during which Guardians will “participate in advanced training to equip them for high-intensity conflict,” Saltzman wrote. Finally is the “Commit Phase,” in which Guardians will be part of a combat squadron or combat detachment. The Air Force is following a similar concept with AFFORGEN, which has four six-month cycles. That model has already been implemented, with the first Airmen deploying under it last fall." https://lnkd.in/gDbx75xP

Mitigating signal interference is increasingly critical in modern #military, #space, and commercial systems. Engineers must typically overcome 3 major design considerations to ensure their systems perform in today’s complex environments—from Spectrum Control.

🛰️🇬🇧💪 The UK has invested 4 million pounds to develop “critical software” for the UK Ministry of Defence’s satellite constellation control systems. Technology planned for the project will incorporate capabilities to collect and process onboard system data to track and control the satellite functions. The UK’s military procurement arm, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), will work with Bath engineering company RHEA Group and Oxfordshire-based Lockheed Martin Space Systems UK to execute the development. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside DE&S on this exciting project,” Lockheed Martin UK Regional Director Nik Smith said. “Working collaboratively we were able to identify a solution that is a modular, flexible mission control system - based on commercial off-the-shelf open source software - which we’ve already proven on many of our military and commercial space missions.” #military #technology #innovation #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #uk #space #satellite #satellites #software #softwaredevelopment

A recent Breaking Defense op-ed, titled “The Army wants its own ‘Space Force.’ They shouldn’t be allowed to have it,” misses key points about the Army’s space capabilities, and requires additional context and objective analysis. All the military services have space forces and capabilities, but what differentiates service-unique forces and capabilities is their mission and higher purpose. The Army is not going to “usurp” the Space Force, nor does it want to. For the Joint Force to be effective, we must overcome domain parochialism. No military service is going to out Space Force the Space Force, not even the Army. But the Army will continue to invest in space professionals and capabilities, because fighting and winning on a 21st-century battlefield demands it. United States Department of Defense US Army United States Department of the Army U.S. Space Command United States Space Force Air & Space Forces Magazine The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Army Futures Command US Army TRADOC U.S. Army Materiel Command U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) United States Army Special Operations Command U.S. Army Cyber Command Army ISR Task Force Breaking Defense Scott Sadler NewSpace Nexus

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the UK’s focus on enhancing its space capabilities is more crucial than ever. Insights from our senior executives during the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 shed light on this important development. Robert Lightfoot and Nik Smith emphasised the need for resilience in space infrastructure. This resilience ensures that both military and civilian services remain uninterrupted, safeguarding critical operations on Earth. The advancements in space technology not only bolster national defence but also enhance civilian applications, highlighting the interconnectedness of these domains. As the UK strengthens its position in space, it sets a precedent for other nations to follow. #ResillienceinSpace

Laboratory-developed technology is vital to our nation’s ability to project power and thus deter future aggression. We at the Air Force Research Laboratory, supporting both the United States Air Force & United States Space Force are doing just that to provide our warfighters with the advanced, reliable and effective capabilities they need to protect our nation today and to secure our future. Our success comes from three major pillars: 💪Our renowned workforce 🔬Our one-of-a-kind research facilities 🤝Our strong partnerships Due to all of this, AFRL is uniquely positioned to understand warfighter challenges and deliver the affordable technologies they need. #AFResearchLab | #WorldLabDay | #LabDay | #USAirForce | #USSpaceForce

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Is the Army going to space? Sort of. The creation of the Space Force hasn't sidelined the Army. Instead, it's spurred the Army to adapt and define its own role in the final frontier. 🚀 The Army is carving out its niche in space by "integrating joint space capabilities and interdicting or disrupting adversaries’ use of space for hostile purposes", which will be carried out by Multidomain Task Forces (MDTFs). In short, the Army will work towards integrating the space domain to assist their ground operations- could this be a model for the other services? Could this lead to enhanced Army/Space Force collaboration? https://lnkd.in/erKgswgF