Space Force, IC’s battle over commercial ISR reignites as appropriators add fuel
More than a dozen sources tell Breaking Defense that tensions between the NGA and Space Force are rising on commercial ISR, with White House officials watching closely.
Army taps DRS, Intelsat for pioneering SATCOM service pilot
"It will provide commercial SATCOM subscription services, which include SATCOM coverage in different locations, terminals, bandwidth, training if required by the unit and help desk services," Paul Mehney, public communications director for Army PEO C3T, told Breaking Defense.
As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap
When it comes to leveraging commercial space tech, one analyst said, "The old adage holds — show me your budget and I’ll show you your priorities."
Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict
In exchange for consenting to allowing DoD to commandeer services, the framework document suggests incentives for industry participants such as giving them status as a "preferential provider" to US government contracts and "war-risk insurance."
EXCLUSIVE: Space Force, IC warily approach agreement on commercial intel imagery buys
While there is no formal agreement, NRO and the Space Force have reached an informal accord to each use commercial imagery the other has acquired, and are in discussions about a potential DoD-IC "marketplace" to ease sharing.
Space Force ‘framework’ for commercial reserve satellite fleet coming in summer
Col. Rich Kniseley, newly appointed as the head of SSC's Commercial Space Office, told Breaking Defense on Wednesday: "I'm hoping to deliver a framework to leadership this summer."