Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command

Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command
Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command

“There is history; there is legacy; there is politics; there is money — obstacles that we’re going to have to overcome to do this,” says SMC head Gen. ‘JT’ Thompson.

Space Force Nears Year Mark, Acquisition Remains A Quagmire

Space Force Nears Year Mark, Acquisition Remains A Quagmire
Space Force Nears Year Mark, Acquisition Remains A Quagmire

The Space Development Agency “could easily die away without anybody missing it,” said former Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

Space Acquisition Report For Congress ‘Imminent’: Raymond

Space Acquisition Report For Congress ‘Imminent’: Raymond
Space Acquisition Report For Congress ‘Imminent’: Raymond

Raymond said that DoD, the Space Force and the Air Force are still in the planning stages for the acquisition field command, and “are evaluating just what’s the right way to do this to enable the strengths of SDA, and others like Space Rapid Capabilities Office, and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.”

DoD, AF Punt On New Space Acquisition Exec

DoD, AF Punt On New Space Acquisition Exec
DoD, AF Punt On New Space Acquisition Exec

Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett’s report to Congress on future space acquisition will include a plan to reform the way JROC sets requirements.

Air, Space Force Leaders Near Missile Warning Plan

Air, Space Force Leaders Near Missile Warning Plan
Air, Space Force Leaders Near Missile Warning Plan

Part of the new missile warning satellite architecture will be plans for integrating commercial and allied capabilities, explains Shawn Barnes.

OSD, Air Force Grapple To Fix Space Acquisition Structure

OSD, Air Force Grapple To Fix Space Acquisition Structure
OSD, Air Force Grapple To Fix Space Acquisition Structure

“There are some places that will have some interesting dialogue,” says Shawn Barnes, the Air Force’s point person on working out future space acquisition authorities under the Space Force.

Space Force & Command To Cost $13B For First Five Years: SecAF Memo

Space Force & Command To Cost $13B For First Five Years: SecAF Memo
Space Force & Command To Cost $13B For First Five Years: SecAF Memo

The scope of the Space Force appears to be growing, with a new Air Force memo spelling out all of the offices that will fall under the proposed new command.