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In a recent SpaceNews article, private satellite operators advocate for their role in enhancing military situational awareness by tracking ground targets. Highlighting the potential for a cost-effective hybrid system, Dave Gauthier, a former National Geospatial Intelligence Agency official, underscores the value of integrating commercial satellite capabilities with dedicated military assets for expanded coverage and tracking capabilities. "The military can leverage commercially available systems for broader situational awareness and track slower-moving targets. But to keep a constant eye on fast-moving threats, dedicated military GMTI satellites will be necessary." https://lnkd.in/gRWkZkJP

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"The Department of Defence, #DoD, needs to fully control use of future space-based systems being jointly developed with the Intelligence Community to gather battlefield #intelligence, #surveillance and #reconnaissance (ISR). I think if we drive tactical #ISR in #space 🚀 to be more like #nationaltechnicalmeans the country will lose, the warfighter will lose. It’s policy. The policies about space ISR were written in the ’80s and ’90s, maybe even the ’70s, when we were trying to sort of manage a much smaller #constellation of national systems. I think the Director of National Intelligence, #DNI, and #DoD both need to review the policies about tactical ISR systems in space, and allow them to have the #same control, same classification and same direct downlinks that tactical airborne ISR systems have today". Frank Calvelli. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration of the United States 🇺🇸. PS. National technical means is a term of art often used for referring to US spy #satellites 🛰️ owned and operated by the National Reconnaissance Office, #NRO, to support intelligence analysis, including verification of arms control treaties. #spaceforce #tacticalISR #resiliency #sustainability

Exciting developments in space-based technology from the U.S. Army! As featured in Inner Sanctum Vector N360™, advancements in multi-domain operations are reshaping modern warfare, and it's great to see experts like Col. Pete Atkinson leading the charge. Thank you, Col. Atkinson, for highlighting the importance of resilient, cutting-edge tech that supports combat readiness across all domains. Looking forward to seeing how these innovations will drive future capabilities! Dr. Linda Restrepo #SpaceTechnology, #MultiDomainOperations, #ArmyInnovation, #ResilientTech, #DefenseStrategy, #MilitarySpace, #CuttingEdgeTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #MachineLearning, #TacticalIntelligence, #SatelliteSystems, #CombatReadiness, #ModernWarfare, #DefenseIndustry, #InnovationInDefense

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions announced April 4 it completed a demonstration of satellite-based broadband for the US Army using a virtual ground system — a software-defined alternative to traditional hardware-based ground stations for controlling satellite constellations. The company won a contract in 2022 to conduct the demonstration for the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications Tactical PEO C3T as part of a broader push to modernize voice and data communication for tactical units. The Army is looking for ways to tap into commercial capabilities rather than having to build its own bespoke space networks. https://lnkd.in/ebyZMRdA

Assistant Secretary of the United States Air Force for Space Acquisitions and Integration makes clear that “the DNI [Director of National Intelligence] and DoD both need to review the policies about tactical ISR systems in space, and allow them to have the same control, same classification, and same direct downlinks that tactical airborne ISR systems have today," said Calvelli to a full room at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Why is ISR and its #bigdata connectivity necessary for the national security we derive from #space assets? ISR stands for battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. It allows coordinating information about objects being tracked from space to enter military platforms for #defense and deterrence operations. As information sets from new #satellites 🛰📡 get more extensive and reach near real-time speeds, how it is quickly delivered, protected, and provisioned will require systems and policies that move at the pace of relevance to ensure strategic capability and technology overmatch. It reminds me of the move to high-frequency trading (#HFT and algos) and the changes experienced by the finance community. Flood gates opening to release more and new data combined with new technologies for the #spaceeconomy will release similar benefits for duel-use commercial applications. -GSP- MilkyWayEconomy The Space Economy

Space Force reshapes for a new era of competition. The U.S. Space Force is making organizational moves that the industry should closely monitor. These changes, spearheaded by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, aim to amplify the voices of satellite operators and personnel on the front lines of space operations and create new mechanisms to stay abreast of cutting-edge developments. Key initiatives include establishing Integrated Mission Deltas (IMDs) and creating a Space Futures Command. While these may sound like typical military jargon, they signal important shifts in the Space Force’s operations and innovation plans. The Space Force IMDs combine units that handle specific mission areas — such as space electromagnetic warfare and positioning, navigation and timing — with program offices responsible for testing, maintenance and acquisition activities. Officials said this integration breaks down traditional silos and allows for a more streamlined command structure where one leader oversees all aspects of mission readiness. Saltzman has advocated for this approach in order to accelerate modernization and posture the Space Force to compete more effectively with rival powers that are challenging the U.S. in the space domain. Beijing’s accelerating pursuit of space capabilities, from anti-satellite weapons to advanced surveillance systems, has necessitated these changes, Saltzman has said. See https://lnkd.in/gq_kaGRQ AUKUS Guardians 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸

The invisible battle for space dominance - SpaceNews "Space electronic warfare — the art and science of protecting and denying satellite signals — has become a key part of how modern militaries fight and defend. Examples include jamming satellite communications, disrupting Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, or even disabling spacecraft through targeted electromagnetic pulses. The U.S. Space Force is actively organizing specialized units to prepare for potential conflicts involving electromagnetic warfare." Calian Advanced Technologies is a global supplier of space solutions including satellite communications, wired and terrestrial wireless solutions, test and measurement services, and GNSS technology for positioning, navigation and timing. Calian IT & Cyber Solutions provides consulting services, training and integration support for emissions security (EMSEC), in-place RF monitoring and RF spectrum analysis. For more information about our space solutions and services please visit us @https://lnkd.in/eBsQ8gYv and @https://lnkd.in/eDTxztSy #defence #defense #militarysatellites #jamming #SATCOM #satellites #electronicwarfare Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02RmZ500

Great summary of a few of the most significant organizational changes in USSF. As always, great timely, and digestible reporting from Sandra Erwin. My favorite quote was: "What this signals to the space industry is that while innovation is crucial, it should mostly be grounded in practical military utility." Great insight. My question is what the division of authorities and responsibilities between Futures, SpOC, CSRO, and the DAF acquisition community will be. https://lnkd.in/g9fDi_cc

Assured, unfettered access to space capabilities must not be taken for granted. Commanders must know how space capabilities support + enable operations, as well as the impacts of a degraded space environment. What happens when GPS is denied, SATCOM jammed, and ISR is obstructed? Is there a terrestrial alternative? What are the vulnerabilities and capability gaps?