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Space Force pushes 'radical shift' in acquisition toward smaller, continuous deliveries

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and acquisition leaders unveiled plans for a “radical shift” in procurement — moving to smaller, continual deliveries, redefining acceptable risk, and reshaping full program lifecycles to accelerate capability fielding as part of a 2040 strategy.

2025-11-20T10:08:29.267654-08:00

SpaceNews.com

DARPA awards Redwire $44M Phase‑2 contract to advance Otter air‑breathing VLEO demonstrator

2025-11-19T06:28:07.165881-08:00

theglobeandmail.com

Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes

2025-11-18T20:25:05.589506-08:00

Space.com

NASA to unveil images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Nov. 19 after Mars‑flyby data sharpen its path

2025-11-17T08:16:48.775625-08:00

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Canada commits C$130M in defence budget to develop sovereign orbital-launch capability Ottawa has allocated an initial C$130 million in the defence budget to develop a sovereign orbital-launch capability, with the Department of National Defence calling the program 'a strategic enabler' for national security. The funding signals government intent to secure independent access to space for military and dual-use missions.

2025-11-21T10:42:38.489175-08:00

Canada commits C$130M in defence budget to develop sovereign orbital-launch capability

National Defense

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Space Force pushes 'radical shift' in acquisition toward smaller, continuous deliveries Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and acquisition leaders unveiled plans for a “radical shift” in procurement — moving to smaller, continual deliveries, redefining acceptable risk, and reshaping full program lifecycles to accelerate capability fielding as part of a 2040 strategy.

2025-11-20T10:08:29.267654-08:00

Space Force pushes 'radical shift' in acquisition toward smaller, continuous deliveries

Ars Technica

Space Force's weapon-naming scheme classifies systems as 'Attack, Defend, Pursue' Ars Technica was first to reveal the U.S. Space Force's new weapon system naming scheme, which categorizes systems under mission verbs — 'Attack', 'Defend' and 'Pursue'. The framework assigns clear operational roles to future space systems and standardizes nomenclature for acquisitions and doctrine.

2025-11-20T06:30:48.810834-08:00

Space Force's weapon-naming scheme classifies systems as 'Attack, Defend, Pursue'

iceye.com

ICEYE and Swedish Space Corporation sign LOI to boost Nordic, NATO sovereign space surveillance and launch collaboration At the NATO Arctic Space Forum, ICEYE and the Swedish Space Corporation signed a letter of intent to explore synergies in mission development, satellite operations and launch capabilities, aiming to strengthen Nordic and NATO sovereign space surveillance, tasking and operational resilience.

2025-11-20T05:54:00.354202-08:00

ICEYE and Swedish Space Corporation sign LOI to boost Nordic, NATO sovereign space surveillance and launch collaboration

rocketcitynow.com

Trump served with summons as 60‑day clock begins in Space Command HQ relocation dispute President Trump has been served with a summons in the legal challenge to the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters; delivery of documents to the White House and Pentagon starts a 60‑day clock for a formal response. The filing formalizes the dispute over the command's planned transfer.

2025-11-20T00:22:41.480330-08:00

Trump served with summons as 60‑day clock begins in Space Command HQ relocation dispute

Wall Street Journal

Pentagon turns to quantum sensors as GPS becomes unreliable Facing widespread GPS jamming and spoofing that undermine satellite navigation, the Pentagon is investing in quantum-based positioning, navigation and timing sensors that operate without satellites or RF signals. These emerging devices aim to provide GNSS-independent PNT to withstand denial, spoofing and contested-space tactics.

2025-11-19T19:30:45.375022-08:00

Pentagon turns to quantum sensors as GPS becomes unreliable

Via Satellite

OpenAI exec: LLMs will accelerate both attackers and defenders in space cybersecurity An OpenAI executive told CyberSat attendees this week that large language models and AI will accelerate both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities in space systems, acting as an "accelerant" that speeds attack development and defensive response — reshaping threat dynamics for satellites and ground networks.

2025-11-19T13:27:37.768840-08:00

OpenAI exec: LLMs will accelerate both attackers and defenders in space cybersecurity

Breaking Defense

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites Germany's new space security strategy directs the Ministry of Defence to develop sovereign on‑orbit capabilities — including agile spaceplanes and 'bodyguard' satellites equipped with 'shoot‑back' systems — marking Berlin's first formal push to field both defensive and offensive orbital effectors to counter adversary threats.

2025-11-19T12:13:04.044098-08:00

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites

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