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Contracts for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture awarded

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The Space Development Agency (SDA), an arm of the U.S. Space Force, announced it has awarded contracts totaling approximately $2.5 billion to three companies for the construction and operation of 54 satellites designed to track hypersonic missiles in all phases of flight. These satellites will form the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer of the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, a layered network of hundreds of satellites intended to enhance missile warning and defense capabilities.


Photo By: Space Development Agency
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More than 40 F-16s to converge on Edwards AFB for the fighter jet’s 50th birthday bash

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On Jan. 25th, 2024, Edwards Air Force Base will roar with excitement as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight. This iconic aircraft, known for its sleek design and unparalleled agility, has revolutionized air combat and continues to serve as a vital weapon in the U.S. Air Force arsenal.

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Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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Pressure mounts on Australia to send MRH-90 helicopters to Ukraine

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Ukrainian officials and community members are intensifying their pressure on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to scrap its retired Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to war-torn Ukraine. The controversy centers on the fate of 45 MRH-90s, grounded after a fatal crash in July 2023 and slated for dismantling and burial.

Australian Army (A40-003) NHI MRH-(cropped)
Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 AU, via Wikimedia Commons

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