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Pentagon accelerates directed-energy: Lockheed/nLIGHT high-energy lasers; Space Force funds Pulse Space $40M for laser power and

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin and nLIGHT Defense contracts to transition high-energy laser weapon systems into field-ready, production-oriented platforms to defeat drones and cruise missiles. Separately, the Space Force funded Pulse Space’s $40 million effort for laser-based power beaming and orbital tracking. The Space Force also finalized an acquisition-structure reform creating nine mission-area portfolio acquisition executives.

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2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

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U.S. Space Force completes procurement overhaul, stands up nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives

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2026-07-09T07:39:47.988355-07:00

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Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool

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2026-07-08T11:46:10.763126-07:00

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US Space Force acquires first publicly acknowledged offensive electromagnetic weapon for satellite jamming

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2026-07-08T06:14:02.761234-07:00

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U.S. Space Force completes procurement overhaul, stands up nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives The U.S. Space Force has completed the largest acquisition-organization overhaul since the service’s creation, replacing its prior structure with nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives. The executives will oversee buying, integration, and modernization of military space capabilities.

2026-07-09T07:39:47.988355-07:00

U.S. Space Force completes procurement overhaul, stands up nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives

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Pentagon accelerates directed-energy: Lockheed/nLIGHT high-energy lasers; Space Force funds Pulse Space $40M for laser power and The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin and nLIGHT Defense contracts to transition high-energy laser weapon systems into field-ready, production-oriented platforms to defeat drones and cruise missiles. Separately, the Space Force funded Pulse Space’s $40 million effort for laser-based power beaming and orbital tracking. The Space Force also finalized an acquisition-structure reform creating nine mission-area portfolio acquisition executives.

2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

Pentagon accelerates directed-energy: Lockheed/nLIGHT high-energy lasers; Space Force funds Pulse Space $40M for laser power and

Breaking Defense

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Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has added two startups to its National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program, bringing the qualified pool of launch providers to seven. The update expands participation in SSC’s small, medium launch-provider lane for national security missions.

2026-07-08T11:46:10.763126-07:00

Space Force adds two startups to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 qualified launch-provider pool

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U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven The U.S. Space Force awarded NSSL Phase 3, Lane 1 contracts to Air Force Impulse Space Inc. and Relativity Federal Inc. under FA8811-26-D-B001 and FA8811-26-D-B002, bringing the eligible launch-provider field to seven. The awards are part of the Space Force’s broader $5.6B NSSL program.

2026-07-08T10:30:02.971248-07:00

U.S. Space Force adds Impulse Space and Relativity Space to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 roster, expanding program eligibility to seven

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US Space Force acquires first publicly acknowledged offensive electromagnetic weapon for satellite jamming The U.S. Space Force has acquired one of its first publicly acknowledged offensive systems: an electromagnetic weapon designed to disrupt adversary satellites by blasting them with electromagnetic radiation. The move signals a more visible transition from surveillance toward counterspace capabilities.

2026-07-08T06:14:02.761234-07:00

US Space Force acquires first publicly acknowledged offensive electromagnetic weapon for satellite jamming

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Space Force expands national security launch roster with Relativity Space and Impulse Space The U.S. Space Force is widening the set of companies eligible to compete for national security launch contracts, adding Relativity Space and Impulse Space to its commercial launch provider roster. The move aims to diversify how military satellites reach orbit as competition for future launches expands.

2026-07-08T00:58:59.866782-07:00

Space Force expands national security launch roster with Relativity Space and Impulse Space

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US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SES Space and Defense a five-year blanket purchase agreement for global Ku-band connectivity, including managed connectivity services. The BPA structure is designed to enable the military to obtain Ku-band connectivity more quickly as operational needs arise.

2026-07-07T13:13:53.630965-07:00

US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA

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SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate bullish coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins bolster defense position SpaceX’s official inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 is expected to trigger large-scale passive inflows, with brokerages including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo initiating buy ratings. Coverage highlights long-term growth tied to AI, space and communications, while Space Force awarded two major satellite contracts to SpaceX.

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate bullish coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins bolster defense position

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