Tag: afa_2026

Media Monitor: SpaceX's Access to Classified Space Tracking Data Raises Market Concerns, UK Stands Up Space Squadron

28 Sep 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Military Space

Breaking Defense reports SpaceX has unique access to classified DoD space tracking data, raising concerns among commercial space monitoring firms, while the UK launches its first space squadron.

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Media Monitor: Air Force China Studies Institute Future Uncertain, Australia Declares Triton IOC, Trump Orders 'Super Intelligence' Terminology

23 Sep 2026 1:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense Daily

Breaking Defense reports the China Aerospace Studies Institute will continue using assigned service members, Australia's MQ-4C Tritons and MC-55A Peregrines hit IOC, and Trump ordered agencies to say "super intelligence."

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Media Monitor: Space Force Names GMTI Program, SDA Falls Behind on Orbital Mesh Network

17 Sep 2026 9:07 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense reports from AFA 2026 that the Space Force's GMTI program has a new name with Northrop as prime, while SDA admits it missed its orbital network deadline.

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