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 U.S. Army awarded Comtech Telecommunications a $48,600,000 contract on 2023-10-03 to develop a satellite modem that can connect to multiple networks.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) was awarded a $48,600,000 contract to deliver Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) modems in support of U.S. Army military satellite communications digitization and modernization programs.
Agile Defense is partnering with Telesis Corporation and S2 Technologies to deliver mission-critical capabilities aligned with U.S. Army strategic innovation goals.
Chinese and Russian space companies operating in the US may be subject to capital market sanctions due to their connections to the People's Liberation Army.
Kodeboyina was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and became a U.S. citizen.
China created the People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force in 2015 as the fifth branch of the PLA to integrate and oversee space, cyber, and electronic warfare.
The People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force established Base 37 to boost missile early warning capabilities and to identify, track, and analyze foreign space objects.
Military researchers from the People's Liberation Army suggested that the PRC must be able to disable the Starlink system if it poses a national security threat.
Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated the DSaT platform at the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) ’23 hosted by the U.S. Army.
L3Harris won a contract in September 2022 to develop Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Multi-Domain Sensing System program.
The U.S. Army has placed orders totaling more than $125 million for the Black Hornet 3 multi-faceted drone.
The U.S. Army began acquiring Black Hornet 3s in 2018 as part of its Soldier Borne Sensor program.
Total Army investment in Black Hornet is expected to exceed $225 million by 2028.
Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year IDIQ contract worth up to $93.9 million to provide Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) was awarded a $30,000,000 contract from Fairwinds Technologies, LLC to provide Comtech’s nexgen Troposcatter Family of Systems in support of U.S. Army tactical communications.
Out of the 31 drones, fifteen will be allocated to the navy, while eight each will be assigned to the army and the Indian Air Force.
The U.S. Army is obligating a total of $2.7 million for Teal Drones' participation in the SRR program.
The sUAS will provide Army platoons, comprising 20 to 50 soldiers, with rapidly deployable surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary, Teal Drones, has secured an additional $1.2 million to develop a new sUAS prototype for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program.
The SRR program will now consist of a final tranche, as advised by the Army.