With funding flush, Space Force hopes to speed satellites to track aircraft, missiles

An illustration of the Golden Dome. Credit: Arcfield By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 26 February 2026 Gen. Chance Saltzman, Space Force chief, said the work already done to design a satellite system for tracking ground targets should also help speed AMTI capabilities to orbit. WASHINGTON — The Space

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A banner year for military space funding— with an unclear path beyond

One concept for the Golden Dome missile defense system with space-based elements. (credit: Redwire) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 24 February 2026 Reconciliation boost lifts 2026 totals, but sustainability questions loom for missile defense and Space Development Agency WASHINGTON — Funding for the U.S. Space Force this fiscal

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Why Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden Dome

Image: Lockheed Martin. By Victoria Samson and Krystal Azelton, Published by Military Times, 10 February 2026 President Donald Trump’s stated reasons for why he wants the United States to take possession of Greenland have varied over the past year, but one is increasingly gaining traction in political discourse: The U.S.

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Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics

An illustration of the Golden Dome. Credit: Arcfield By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 25 January 2026 Gen. Michael Guetlein says deterrence hinges less on exquisite technology than on cost, production scale and industrial execution WASHINGTON — Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Golden Dome missile defense program, said

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