Space Force to centralize commercial satellite procurement
The U.S. Space Force is overhauling the way it procures commercial satellite communications services, replacing the current fragmented system with an aggregated... Read More
Welcome to the satellite renaissance
Over the course of the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to attend a number of government, military and satellite-focused conferences... Read More
Government, industry officials cite diversity as key to resiliency at Milsatcom USA Conference
Access to satellites operating in different orbits and bandwidths will help keep the U.S. military connected in an increasingly contested environment where... Read More
Air Force developing holistic approach to meeting defense-wide satcom needs
U.S. Air Force space officials are developing an overarching military satellite communications strategy that takes into account both government and commercial capabilities,... Read More
The turning tide of government and commercial satellite industry relations – a Q&A with Allan Ballenger
The history and relationship between the government and commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) providers is long, storied and interesting. The government was originally... Read More
News out of Global MilSatCom shows shifts in military satellite strategies
This week, the satellite industry and global government decision makers came together for the largest military satellite conference in Europe – the... Read More
Army demands consumer-like access to satellite at AUSA
A satellite-focused breakfast and panel discussion was held at this year’s Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Exposition and Convention.... Read More
Why not satellite? Addressing military C4ISR needs from the sky
Hollywood loves to use the old cliché where an underestimated individual fights to get everyone’s attention because – as the audience is... Read More
Conversations at Satellite 2015 show need for acquisition reform in the federal government
I recently had the opportunity to attend the SATELLITE 2015 Conference in Washington, D.C. While the conference brought satellite communications, hardware and... Read More
