On 2 June, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced that its new CubeSats (miniature satellites that operate in low Earth orbit) equipped with laser communications terminals have completed ground testing. Two… Continue reading "Space Force Expanding Partnership with SpaceX"
This week at Overt Defense we took a closer look at the Mi-35 downed in Burma, the shocking testimony of ex-Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and trials of new supersonic cruise… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (3-7 May)"
Talking before the House of Representatives’ Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, National Guard Bureau chief General Daniel Hokanson revealed that plans for the establishment of the Space National Guard are nearly finalized.… Continue reading "Space National Guard Coming Soon"
On 8 April, the US Space Force revealed the planned organization of its new Space Systems Command (SSC). Once conditions are met, including the nomination of a SSC Commander by… Continue reading "Space Force Reveals Space Systems Command Organization"
At beginning of April the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) signed an agreement which will see the assignment of a Japanese liaison… Continue reading "JASDF and USSPACECOM Sign New Agreement"
Following what seems to have become a global trend in security, Australian Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld revealed in an interview that an Australian space command is being planned. According to… Continue reading "Australia Plans Space Command; Defends F-35"
On Thursday, it was announced that NATO will be establishing a new center for excellence in France focused on the space domain. The center will be located in Toulouse ,… Continue reading "NATO Space Center Coming to France"
Earlier this month, the White House released a new document titled “National Space Policy of the United States of America”. While the paper covers the basic aspects of a much… Continue reading "White House Announces New National Space Policy"
On 20th December The US’s newest branch of the US military, the Space Force, celebrated its first birthday. The days leading up to Space Forces’ birthday saw some significant announcements… Continue reading "Major Milestones for the Service as Space Force Celebrates its First Birthday"
When the Space Force was unveiled last year, it was met with a barrage of ridicule. Everything from its camouflage uniforms to its Star-Trek-like seal served as fuel for memes… Continue reading "American Allies Increase Focus on Space Warfare"