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 Indian Army is likely to receive the GSAT 7B satellite in 2026.
The One World Terrain program is managed by the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation and contracted through Army Contracting Command–Orlando.
In Phase 3b, Maxar will work with open-source geospatial data to improve the U.S. Army’s prototype system and will evaluate the use of data collected by small unmanned aerial vehicles.
The One World Terrain program is managed by the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation and contracted through Army Contracting Command‑Orlando.
On 2023-02-27, Maxar Technologies was awarded Phase 3b of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract.
Maxar Technologies was awarded Phase 3b of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain contract originally awarded in 2019 to Vricon.
On 2023-02-27, Maxar Technologies extended its contract with the U.S. Army to provide 3D geospatial data used to create immersive digital environments.
The SRR T2 program seeks to deliver a portable small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) usable by army platoons for surveillance and reconnaissance duties.
Teal is one of three drone manufacturers invited to participate in the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2) program.
Intermap's technology fuses, analyzes, and visualizes events and trends to provide the U.S. Army with an improved common operation picture (COP).
The resulting information from Intermap's technology enhances situational awareness and supports planning processes for the U.S. Army.
The autonomous R80D SkyRaider and the new sensor payloads will be designed to operate with the command and control user interface for the U.S. Army’s NBCRV Stryker platform.
Northrop Grumman has delivered more than 250 CIRCM systems to the U.S. Army.
Comtech was awarded four Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) III satellite systems and services task order modifications exceeding $20,000,000 under the Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems (GTACS) IDIQ award to support global U.S. Army operations.
The CRADA gives the U.S. Army access to technology CACI plans to launch in an upcoming demonstration mission.
CACI International signed a five-year cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center on 2023-02-06.
MITS (Multispectral Imaging and Tracking System) was launched in 2019 by the U.S. Army.
Metawave Corporation was awarded a $1,700,000 Small Business Innovation Research contract by the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command awarded L3Harris Technologies an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth as much as $886,000,000 to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the intelligence community.
Kodiak Robotics will provide the Army with the ability to remotely operate vehicles when necessary.