What is the Pentagon’s ‘Space Data Network,’ and why does it matter for Golden Dome?

Rendering of missile-warning space sensor. Credit: L3Harris Technologies By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 20 March 2026 The SDN will provide the communications pathways for integrating and moving data from missile warning/tracking sensors to interceptors in near-real time under the Golden Dome construct. WASHINGTON — The Space Force’s effort

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The Pentagon’s “Star Wars”, “Space-Based Capabilities”: ‘Golden Dome’ Costs Surge to $200 Billion…

By Drago Bosnic, Published by Infobrics, 20 March 2026 The American Military Industrial Complex is exhilarated with such a windfall (considering the system's costs). Such a project has many similarities with the (First) Cold War-era SDI (also known as "Star Wars"). Still, the idea of space-based weapons is a highly

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How US military space operators are likely aiding the fight in Iran

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

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Why Iran Is Targeting Radars, Satellites, and Air Defense Systems

An upgraded version of the AN/TPY-2 radar. (Photo credit: RTX) Published by Palestine Chronicle, 11 March 2026 Iran says its strikes focus on radars, satellites, and interception systems that form the backbone of Israel’s defense network. Since the beginning of the war, Iranian officials have repeatedly said their missile and

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U.S. Space Forces Commander Stresses Importance of Ability to Attack Chinese Satellites

Image source: Blacklisted News Published by Military Watch Magazine, 27 February 2026 The head of the U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command Lieutenant General Gregory Gagnon has stressed the importance of being able to attack and destroy Chinese satellites and other space assets, as a core part of achieving what

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