Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) missile warning satellite, USAF image By Debra Werner, Published by Space News, 16 April 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS – U.S. government agencies are working with industry to develop tools to disrupt missiles before they take flight, a timespan called ‘left of launch.’ “We’re looking at different
By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 15 April 2026 The Space Force's projections of its needs for orbital warfare and electronic warfare are only included in the classified version of the new Objective Force plan, but Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman confirmed that the service wants new
Proposed Aurora spaceplane. Photo: POLARIS Raumflugzeuge By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 8 April 2026 Secure World Foundation report highlights global reliance on orbiting systems and spread of interference technologies WASHINGTON — Space security is shifting from a niche arms-control concern to a central policy issue as reliance on
Image credit: U.S. Space Force By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 1 April 2026 U.S. Space Force personnel supporting operations under U.S. Central Command are positioned in the Middle East, at headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S.
By Mark Pomerleau, Published by Breaking Defense, 25 March 2026 A military exercise known as Southern Star integrates across space and cyber domains. Credit: U.S. Space Command A report by several national intelligence agencies offers mitigations to protect against cyberattacks on LEO satellite constellations. WASHINGTON — As more and more
The RAF Fylingdales phased array radar in North Yorkshire supports U.K. and U.S. missile defense and space surveillance. Credit: U.K. Space Command By Larisa Brown, Published by The Times, 22 March 2026 Using a sophisticated radar system, troops at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire are providing allied forces with early
Communications jammers: source: airforcemag.com By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 13 March 2026 While senior officials have offered praise with few details, experts told Breaking Defense space ops likely include jamming or spoofing satellite communications. WASHINGTON — Two top military commanders have praised what they said was the critical
By David Dimolefetta, Published by Defense One, 10 March 2026 Gen. Joshua Rudd has spent his career largely in special operations and joint command roles. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Cyber Command and the National Security Agency in a dual-hatted capacity, giving the signals intelligence
