Advanced Space success of Oracle project enhanced by Q Station partnership

Westminster, Colorado, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Space LLC. , a leading space tech solutions company’s ongoing partnership with Q Station continues to enable the success of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Oracle flight experiment. Q Station is a hub for space work designed to allow government, businesses, academia and organizations to collaborate, create and innovate... Read more about Advanced Space success of Oracle project enhanced by Q Station partnership

Space Force looks to ramp up space mobility, logistics research in FY ’25

The Space Force wants to kick-start funding in fiscal 2025 for two space mobility and logistics projects — including R&D of on-orbit refueling capabilities and an effort to use rockets to carry supplies across the world. The two initiatives fall under the service’s space access, mobility and logistics (SAML) portfolio, which in total is requesting $20 million in research, development, test and... Read more about Space Force looks to ramp up space mobility, logistics research in FY ’25

Space Force eyes smaller, cheaper GPS satellites to augment constellation

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is reviewing ideas from the private sector on how to augment the Global Positioning System constellation with smaller, lower-cost satellites. The Space Force’s procurement arm, the Space Systems Command, last month issued a request for information probing the capabilities of the private sector to design a a more affordable GPS spacecraft that is also interoperable... Read more about Space Force eyes smaller, cheaper GPS satellites to augment constellation

JUST IN: Mastering Human-Machine Learning Crucial for Air Force, Official Says

ntegrating human-machine learning and artificial intelligence into Air Force operations is crucial for maintaining a strategic advantage on the modern battlefield, the service's chief said. While warfare and national defense are “a human endeavor,” AI and machine learning can and should be used to enhance and improve the capabilities and operation of both human warfighters and machines, Gen. David... Read more about JUST IN: Mastering Human-Machine Learning Crucial for Air Force, Official Says

DOD Tech Leaders Highlight What’s Next in the AI Wave

Federal and industry leaders from the Defense Department presented their insights and predictions on how artificial intelligence will transform the future of national security. These AI defense leaders spoke during a lightning round session at Friday’s Defense IT Summit in Reston, Virginia. Amanda Bullock, AI Lead, Air Force Research Laboratory William Streilein, CTO, Chief Digital and Artificial... Read more about DOD Tech Leaders Highlight What’s Next in the AI Wave

USAF plans stealthy tankers for ‘extreme threat areas’

AURORA, Colorado— Tomorrow’s aerial tanking fleet will include some stealthy aircraft with “exquisite capabilities” that can fly into “extreme threat areas,” as well as a larger group of more conventional tankers, the head of the Air Force’s mobility arm said. “It's not one airplane. It's a system, so it's not one-size-fits-all. I'm not looking to develop a fleet that has to handle every threat... Read more about USAF plans stealthy tankers for ‘extreme threat areas’

Space industry seeks clarity on defense market plans

WASHINGTON — Space industry executives and investors at a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce event grappled with unanswered questions on the Pentagon’s plans to commercialize activities and increase its reliance on private-sector technologies. Business leaders said they see bright spots in the defense market such as the Space Development Agency (SDA), which is buying hundreds of commercial satellites... Read more about Space industry seeks clarity on defense market plans

Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

jor new details about the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program emerged at the Air & Space Forces Association's recent annual Warfare Symposium. This includes a clearer picture of the effort's autonomy goals, aggressive production plans, and future operational impacts. Though questions remain about the capabilities and costs of these future uncrewed aircraft, the CCA program looks... Read more about Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

Supercomputer allocation enables Purdue hypersonic research

Vehicles traveling at hypersonic speeds (faster than Mach 5) experience tremendous aerodynamic stress. Purdue University researchers are investigating ways of managing that stress passively, using materials and geometry built into the vehicle’s body design. They have received a supercomputer allocation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enable large-scale simulations supporting current... Read more about Supercomputer allocation enables Purdue hypersonic research

New Department of Air Force partnership brings cyber, space and information units closer

The Department of the Air Force is tightening the linkage and relationship between its cyber entity and the Space Force to harden networks against threats and improve operational outcomes. The 16th Air Force announced in January that it is partnering with Space Operations Command (SpOC) in order to integrate space-based capabilities into all of its warfighting operations. Through the agreement —... Read more about New Department of Air Force partnership brings cyber, space and information units closer