Space Force seeks proposals for Project Apollo technology hub

WASHINGTON — The Space Force is taking applications from companies and universities for the first round of space domain awareness projects at its Colorado Springs, Colorado-based technology hub, Project Apollo. The technology accelerator, focused on improving the service’s ability to identify and track objects in space , will kick off its first three-month innovation cycle Oct. 26. The initial... Read more about Space Force seeks proposals for Project Apollo technology hub

Article 5 contingency sparks largest air deployment in Nato history

operation. Photos by Bundeswehr Timmig, courtesy of Nato Allied Air Command. Almost 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft from 25 nations are deploying for the largest air force operation in Nato history on 12 June, as allied countries take part in an Article 5 collective defence scenario. The coordinated combined operation, Air Defender 23, will exercise ‘swift decisive action’ for Allied air forces... Read more about Article 5 contingency sparks largest air deployment in Nato history

Air Force seeks industry input for next-gen ICBM reentry vehicle

WASHINGTON — The Air Force is kicking off the solicitation process for a Next Generation Reentry Vehicle (NGRV) that will be mounted on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile , according to a request for information posted by the service Wednesday. Most details about the RFI are classified, though the notice and Air Force budget documents [ PDF ] broadly establish goals of increased... Read more about Air Force seeks industry input for next-gen ICBM reentry vehicle

Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program

The Department of the Air Force announced June 4, 2021, the designation of Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the DAF 2030 Science and Technology strategy for the next decade. Read more about Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program