The U.S. Army is a branch of the U.S. military that plays a significant role in space, primarily as a major user of space-based capabilities. It relies on satellite communications, GPS, and missile warning systems to support terrestrial operations. The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) operates the 1st Space Brigade, which utilizes satellites and space technology for communication, intelligence, and force protection, working with partners like the U.S. Space Force. Key activities include space operations, missile defense, and developing space-related technologies for future warfare. Associated keywords: satellite communications, missile defense, space operations, intelligence, GPS, USASMDC.
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The production selection was made after a test and evaluation process of Teal’s next generation sUAS by the U.S. Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.
Paul Edward Funk II is a retired Four-Star Army General and a board member of Red Cat.
Red Cat is focused on ramping production of Teal’s next generation system to meet the Army’s acquisition objective for 5,880 systems over the five year period of performance.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has been selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record.
The People’s Liberation Army doubled its satellites in geostationary orbit between 2018 and 2024.
SDA plans Tranche 3 for launches projected in 2028 and 2029 that will expand the constellation by approximately 200 satellites and introduce capabilities tailored to the U.S. Army.
The Terra mission is used by the US Army Corps of Engineers for land cover and fire applications.
Intelsat provided the U.S. Army with new, flexible, fully managed multi-orbit SATCOM support following completion of the Army’s SATaaMS Pilot contract.
Intelsat and the U.S. Army conducted pilots at 10 global locations as part of a 12-month trial.
The DSAT demonstration took place during Vanguard 24, a two-week U.S. Army exercise at Fort Huachuca, Arizona to test advanced military sensors and surveillance systems.
The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460,000,000 for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS).
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. is fulfilling an order by the Florida Army National Guard for the company’s Teal 2 drones.
The U.S. Army is integrating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) into tactical operations across command levels.
USAISEC provides engineering and associated support of information technology at Army posts, camps, and stations, interconnection between installations, and extension to deployed forces.
USAISEC delivers strategic and operational readiness by providing experienced personnel using proven engineering standards and processes to implement modern IT solutions for the Army and Joint Warfighter.
The Blue Force Tracker network has provided situational awareness integrated with tens of thousands of Army and joint service platforms for more than 20 years.
In 2010, Viasat received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide the next generation of high-speed, high-capacity BFT equipment to the U.S. Army as part of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below program.
Viasat received a five-year, $153,000,000 contract at full value potential from the Defense Information Services Agency to provide network services and support for the U.S. Army Project Manager Mission Command Blue Force Tracker program.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been developing ASAT and precision strike capabilities for destroying satellites in low and geosynchronous orbits.
The RCCTO-designed system will be tasked to meet the Army’s C-UAS Battalion force protection requirements by integrating into the Army’s AMD architecture to deliver lethal effects against Groups 1-3 UAS.