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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Astronics Corporation has been awarded the production contract for the U.S. Army Radio Test Set TS-4549/T.
Intelligent Waves operates under multiple contract vehicles for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
The TS-4549/T contract provides for program management, engineering, and product manufacturing to support the operational readiness of the U.S. Army’s range of radio communication devices.
Amentum has a proven track record of research and development, systems engineering, and test support for multiple US Defense agencies, including DARPA, the Air Force, Navy, and Army.
The China Manned Space Engineering Office operates under the People’s Liberation Army.
The Army National Guard ordered 12 Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft systems funded by 2023 congressional appropriations.
HFE 2.0 is the cornerstone of the modernized Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft system currently being produced under a U.S. Army-funded program to support future Multi-Domain Operations UAS missions.
The Army Contracting Command awarded the GA-ASI contract on 2024-04-30.
Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will support the U.S. Army to sustain the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon system currently in the hands of U.S. soldiers, produce additional batteries for future fielding, and support flight testing.
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $756,000,000 contract to deliver additional capability for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon.
Lockheed Martin delivered equipment for the first LRHW battery, referred to as Dark Eagle, to U.S. soldiers in 2021.
AI tools developed under Project Maven are deployed by frontline combat units including the U.S. Army’s 18th Airborne Corps.
AgEagle's contract with the French Army enhances its position as a leading provider of unmanned vehicle products for military and non-military markets.
The purchase order placed by a reseller is for the French Army and is tailored for public safety, intelligence surveillance, and reconnaissance missions (ISR).
The successful test is part of a continuous innovation cycle that began in May 2023 with a partnership between Red Cat and Doodle Labs for the U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance program prototype.
Xi Jinping launched the People’s Liberation Army’s Information Support Force on 2024-04-19.
Funding for the project was provided through the Network Cross-Functional Team established by the Army Futures Command.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and SES executed a fully virtualized satellite communications ground system demonstration for the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command.
The project demonstration received funding through the Network Cross-Functional Team established by Army Futures Command.
FARRAH satellites provided useable intelligence to Army units in Germany.