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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Kodiak Robotics was awarded a $49.9 million, 24-month United States Department of Defense agreement to help automate future U.S. Army ground vehicles led by the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle program.
The Blue Force Tracker Network Services Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded to Inmarsat Government has a ceiling value of up to $410,000,000 over a one-year base period plus four one-year options.
Inmarsat Government won a $410 million, five-year contract extension to provide internet-of-things satellite connectivity for U.S. Army battlefield tracking devices on 2022-11-07.
Maxar's 3D digital twin of the Earth has been used to develop accurate immersive training environments for the U.S. Army.
A third Ministry of Defence uses the Evolution platform to provide connectivity for its army, navy, air force, special ground forces, and public sector organizations.
The uninhabited Black Hawk flight tests were performed on 2022-10-12, 2022-10-14, and 2022-10-18 as part of the U.S. Army Futures Command’s Project Convergence 2022 experiment.
A third Ministry of Defence uses Evolution to provide connectivity for its army, navy, air force, special ground forces, and public sector organizations.
The People’s Liberation Army Daily ran a commentary on 2022-04-11 asserting that companies such as Maxar and BlackSky provided satellite imagery of Russian troop movements to Ukraine.
Teal Drones is one of only two manufacturers invited to participate in the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2).
SpaceLink has an agreement with the U.S. Army to explore using the company’s data-relay constellation to deliver commercial satellite imagery directly to troops on the ground.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) received two production orders totaling $235,000,000 to provide leader and manpack radios for the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Army expects to purchase more than 165,000 HMS radios under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts that include a five-year base period and a five-year option with a ceiling of more than $16,000,000,000.
Spectra Group announced at the Association of the United States Army exhibition that more than 4,000 SlingShot SATCOM systems are in operation with U.S. Special Operations Forces.
Orolia Defense & Security received initial production authorization to provide PRSS1b Personnel Recovery Devices to the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District selected Woolpert for a $49,900,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide worldwide geospatial operations, sensor maintenance, and technical support for the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX).
The EPS-R gateway segment is estimated to cost about $4,000,000 and includes facilities at Naval Base Point Loma and the Army’s Camp Roberts in California.
HawkEye 360’s on-orbit activities under the CRADA will include satellite tasking, direct downlink to mobile ground stations, signal detection, signal characterization, geolocation, integration and dissemination into Army systems, and automated tip-and-cue of Army ISR assets.
HawkEye 360’s on-orbit activities under the CRADA will include satellite tasking, direct downlink to mobile ground stations, signal detection, characterization, geolocation, integration, and dissemination into Army systems, and automated tip-and-cue of Army ISR assets.
Astronics Corporation will work with the U.S. Army to finalize contract terms for the TS-4549/T program and expects to issue further information as available.
HawkEye 360 RF data will be used to tip and cue U.S. Army surveillance platforms.