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Federal Budget IQ
Federal Budget IQ's Becky Leggieri reviewed the long-anticipated DOD strategies to address integration of the commercial space industry into the national security space architecture. On April 2, the Defense Department’s first Commercial Space Integration Strategy was released. On April 10, The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Commercial Space Strategy was released by General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, USSF at the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado. Bekcy says the national space community wants to invigorate the process for integration of commercial solutions to their space architectures. Traditionally, the National Security Space enterprise relied on defense-specific space capabilities built to exact specifications, using commercial solutions on a limited basis. No longer. As Secretary Austin writes in the forward of the Defense strategy, “Integrating commercial solutions, as opposed to merely augmenting existing government systems, will require a shift in the Department.” That's good news for industry and national security. Better integration from the start between commercial and government-designed systems will reduce the need for complex work-arounds and patches. Becky made special note of the second of four Lines of Effort LOE#2—Operational and Tactical Integration, which addresses the development of policies, practices and procedures to “…allow the commercial sector to integrate data and hardware with the USSF…”. Eight mission areas are identified with a high-level description of requirements. These mission areas are Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Access, Mobility, and Logistics (SAML), Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT), Space Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM), Cyberspace Operations, Command and Control (C2), and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). LOE #2 provides a clear road map for industry to follow. If a company's expertise line up with one or more of those mission areas its got an edge. If not, that leads to a series of business decisions: compete or not? hire former government experts or hire from competitors? provide training for in-house talent? reorganize to align better with government priorities? acquire small businesses that have the needed expertise? It also puts analysis of the Space Force and other DOD budgets plus competitive intelligence at the forefront. Where is the money now and how does that change over the FYDP? When are research and development efforts expected to shift to procurement and competition? Who are the incumbents? Are any programs suffering cost-schedule-performance issues. Read this analysis and you're in better shape to answer some of these question. https://lnkd.in/eQCn9P3T #budget #fydp #fy24 #fy25 #appropriations #federalbudget #federalcontracting #satellite #commercialspace #spaceforce #defense
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John Holst
ICYMI: a media snippet ✂ Post: Surviving the Push: Legacy Space Companies and the SDA Do excuses matter in a market full of capable competitors (one of them extraordinarily aggressive)? A recent SpaceNews article prompted me to revisit an analysis I wrote nearly two years ago. In it, I asked whether legacy satellite manufacturers, such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, could accomplish something they rarely (if ever) do: build inexpensive satellites quickly, with no delays, for the Space Development Agency (SDA). That agency is attempting to avoid the usual lengthy acquisition death spirals. At the time, I noted that the SDA was nudging legacy manufacturers to buy into its new space technology acquisitions model. At the time, the question I posed was: Could the legacy manufacturers adapt to the SDA’s needs? I thought they might, but it was not a confidence-inspired belief. While both companies offer in-house satellite buses, sensors, etc., neither could build satellites quickly (for reasons listed in the analysis). I assumed their inability was why both companies turned to smallsat manufacturers such as Terran Orbital and Airbus OneWeb to help meet the SDA’s requirements. This seemed to work for them, as Lockheed deployed 10 SDA satellites in 2023, and Northrop is on track to deploy its Airbus-based satellites for SDA in September 2024. Since that article, the SDA has begun pushing instead of nudging. Not all legacy companies appear to be dealing well with these shifts in military space acquisitions. L3Harris, yet another military-focused aggrecorporation, appears to be one of those. The SpaceNews article portrayed it as a company under stress. L3Harris publicly blamed both space industry supply chain and Moog for its inability to meet the SDA’s schedule (despite having over three years to build four small satellites). Why the company felt compelled to... Get it in full: https://lnkd.in/eM87f2H2
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Timothy Lawn, M.A.
Defense Innovation Unit awards funding for sea-based launch pad - “Responsive and reliable logistics and sustainment lines of communication are essential to the Warfighter,” Austin Baker, Deputy Portfolio Director for DIU’s space portfolio, said in the statement. “ - “A sea-based launch platform is a strategically significant capability that increases equatorial launch access while enabling responsive launch coordination and avoiding high-traffic airspace,” DIU said in a May 28 statement announcing the deal. - “By prototyping commercial solutions for the delivery of cargo and other supplies to, through and from space, we will equip the Joint Force with new methods for sustainment that directly address this need and provide a unique competitive advantage.” https://lnkd.in/eMUHn4Bv 2. THE SPACEPORT COMPANY Homepage: Demand for launch is rising, and spaceports can’t keep up - On the commercial side, New Space requires a new kind of spaceport: high-cadence, fast-turnaround, cost-effective, and in close proximity to manufacturing sites. On the DoD side, responsive space requires responsive spaceports: nimble, survivable, disaggregated. Our spaceport infrastructure combines unique hardware, proprietary software, and one-of-a-kind U.S. government pre-approvals to meet these needs and enable mass transportation to and from orbit.https://thespaceportcompany.com/
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Omni Federal
Omni Federal is pleased to announce a recent award to lead the development of SOCOM’s Enterprise Training Marketplace within Digital University. SOCOM recognized a need for a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly marketplace where SOCOM units can easily explore, select, purchase, and manage approved training from reputable vendors. Speed, convenience, and flexibility are the three core principles of this simplified procurement process. SOCOM requires an Amazon-like platform with automated procurement features that can be easily changed and adapted to meet evolving mission requirements. This single mission-enabled platform will allow users to acquire the necessary training needs of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Special Missions Units (SMUs), and SOCOM service components. We leveraged a deep understanding of SOCOM’s distinct enterprise training requirements to conceptualize a unique SOCOM Training Marketplace design within Digital University. Our initial focus is to create a streamlined user interface and enhance the user experience for effortless navigation through the extensive pool of 100+ SOCOM-specific vendors. To capture SOCOM stakeholder needs, Omni is applying our commercially proven Human-Centered Design process adapted to meet the mission and security needs of DoD agencies. Our scope of work includes integrating an easy-to-use and streamlined procurement process, initially developed, and validated by the Digital University Program Team to expedite the acquisition of training resources. The specific and unique SOCOM Training Marketplace procurement process seamlessly aligns with the well-defined and strategically crafted set of Digital University acquisition stages, enabling integration of the two to meet specific training requirements established by the SOCOM enterprise. We are thrilled at the opportunity to continue our development and expansion of Digital University to support the SOCOM Enterprise and Warfighter readiness across the DoD. #digitaltransformation #weareomnifederal #digital #learning #specialoperations #SOCOM #JSOC Digital University BESPIN USSOCOM
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NavalX Northwest Tech Bridge
Here is the breadth of technology areas covered by this large list of Navy topics. Advanced Materials 7 Renewable Energy Generation and Storage 3 Sustainment 8 Hypersonics 5 Integrated Sensing and Cyber 8 Microelectronics 10 Advanced Computing/Software 10 Intgrated Network of Systems of Systems 4 Trusted AI 6 Autonomy 5 Human Machine Interface 2 Space Technology 7 Biotechnology 1 Directed Energy 1 Quantum Science 3 Nuclear 2 Direct to Phase II 8
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Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy
Hear about how a maturing commercial launch market and a DOD push for proliferation of assets is driving new and emerging business opportunities in space during this week's "The Elara Edge: Expert Insights on Space Security," with founding partner Eddie Papczun and Kirk Konert of AE Industrial Partners, LP. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts! #elaranova #elaraedge #nationalsecurity #nationalsecurityspace #spaceeconomy #spaceindustry #capitalmarkets #privateequity #commercialspace #militaryspace #space
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David Brewer
It was an honor to sit down with Francis Rose during the Emerging Tech and Innovation Conference last week with ACT-IAC. We had a great chat about innovation in government. Fed Gov Today is gives a forum for open conversations on important topics facing government. Feel free to drop your thoughts and inputs in the comments to continue the conversation. As I explained in the interview, innovation is commonly used as a noun (a thing) which, in my opinion, detracts from the acceptance of innovation frameworks to unleash the potential of a team. What if we embraced innovation as a verb (an action) or an adjective to describe HOW an organization approaches disruptive initiatives? Thanks for the interview, Francis!
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Center for Space Policy & Strategy
New from CSPS 💲 The FY 2025 Defense Space Budget Brief: Continued Emphasis on Proliferation Under a More Constrained Top-Line This year’s budget cycle has been unusual, with significant consequences for the young United States Space Force. This is the fifth budget submission since the establishment of the Space Force and, over that period, the service’s budget has nearly doubled. However, this request is the first in which the amount fell from the prior year. Robert (Sam) Wilson breaks down the FY 2025 budget submission, which reflects the United States Department of Defense's continued emphasis on the transition to a new model for defense space operations. In coming years, the Space Force will likely take additional steps toward a more distributed and proliferated approach for defense space capabilities. 🔗 Read the full brief here: https://lnkd.in/eQRkCBgK #SpacePolicy #NatSecSpace #SpaceForce
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Chad Hardesty
If you're involved in a #startup or work within #industry looking to collaborate with the DoD, particularly the #USAF, understanding their future direction is crucial for strategic alignment. The USAF is evolving its commands, mirroring the Army, offering valuable insights for seamless industry transition. The four key commands are: - Air Combat Command: transitioning to manage readiness for the entire service - Airman Development Command: focusing on education and training throughout a service member’s career - Air Force Materiel Command: overseeing acquisition programs across the force - Integrated Capabilities Command: responsible for long-term planning Stay informed on the USAF's strategic shifts and how they could impact your business. Read more: [Air Force Times - Can Four Big Commands Prepare the Air Force to Win Wars](https://lnkd.in/ePAQudb7)
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BCE Consulting (BCE)
The Pentagon wants to shift ~$3.3B of budgeted funds to support a handful of new-start projects, including: (1) Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which has already seen ~40% cost growth. The Pentagon wants to shift $150M in FY24 funds, which increases the CCA program request to $542M. Unsurprisingly, this request came with a news statement that the Air Force will evaluate the NGAD platform design concept to determine if there are cost reductions or capability trade-offs. (2) Army wants to shift $39M to purchase 8 SM-6 Block1A missiles for its Mid-Range Capability ground launch system. Army and Navy would coordinate procurement on the SM-6 contract, which was awarded to Raytheon. (3) Additionally, Army wants to shift $33M in advanced component development and prototypes to fund its tank and medium caliber ammunition procurement #Army #AirForce #defensespending #defensebudget #CCA #NGAD Craig Belanger, Joe Giandomenico, Anirudh Suneel, Ben Osterholtz, Robyn Pirie, Scott Bethel, Mark Kipphut, Kristin Robertson, Jerry Spruill, Richard Mascolo, James Hvizd, Jim Walker, Doug Reep, Aaron Prupas, Martin J. Bowling, Dennis Carroll, Jeff Snyder https://lnkd.in/e8Qma_9G
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Chad Hardesty
A great study on how the national defense #innovation ecosystem is growing rapidly with innovation efforts within and outside the #DepartmentofDefense, there still exist several internal barriers that prevent innovation from scaling at speed. This is a great study to help #military members and #industry understand where DoD stands.
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John Tugwell
The GAO reports that the FAA has insufficient resources and the Department Homeland Security lacks a plan or timeline to interface with the FAA. This could delay law enforcement efforts in accessing real-time information for tracking unauthorized UAV/Drones... "Actions Needed to Better Support Remote Identification in the National Airspace is a study and report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO)." "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) generally mandates that UAV/Drones be equipped with Remote ID technology, which the FAA likens to a “digital license plate.” This technology allows law enforcement to identify and investigate unauthorized UAV activity, aligning with the FAA’s goal to aid law enforcement efforts." "However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the FAA has limited resources to assist tribal, state, and local law enforcement in utilizing this technology. Many law enforcement agencies contacted by GAO had little knowledge of Remote ID or how it could be used in their investigations. Developing additional resources could enhance the FAA’s support for law enforcement using Remote ID." "Moreover, the FAA is working on an interface to provide UAV/Drone registration information from Remote ID to law enforcement, but there is no plan or timeline for its release. Simultaneously, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is developing an application that would link to the FAA’s interface, yet DHS also lacks a plan or timeline for this effort. Consequently, law enforcement may continue to face delays in accessing the real-time information necessary for tracking and investigating unauthorized drone activity." #uavdroneremoteid #uavdroneidentification #faa #gao https://lnkd.in/eiT8FaYC
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Andrea Murray
https://lnkd.in/eCgchb8U While this is a step in the right direction...I have some thoughts. First about the article in general: the title of the article addresses industry "complaints" and "gripes" regarding #ATO issues...children "complain" about being tired, spouses "gripe" about dishes being left in the sink or towels on the bathroom floor, industry vendors (specifically small businesses) who spend years investing hundreds of thousands of dollars, precious resources, time, and energy into a convoluted process that often ends up in projects being halted or killed completely are concerned and frustrated and often devastated by the exorbitant timelines and loss of revenue. If you want industry to feel heard and validated, choose better words. Instead, the first line of this article invalidated and callously dismissed a serious thing many of us are experiencing. Second about the policy itself: I have been in this game for many years, both inside the government and out. Reciprocity has always supposedly been a thing. I reached out the the #DAF #CIO 5 years ago and she presented me a letter stating reciprocity was to be honored which the governing bodies of the ATO process ignored. Until you hold those entities accountable by way of a reporting mechanism businesses can use to alert to non-compliance of the policy or until you reward the granting of reciprocity in some way, this is lip service. Additionally, reciprocity assumes you were even able to get through the process in the first place. If you truly want this to be easier, give units the proper resources to support this requirement. (ISO, ISSO, ISSM, etc.) Everyone wants to require it, but no one wants to support it or can't support it. This is a problem that hinders industry in a major way. Also, train these folks on alternative solutions that are available like PlatformOne, cATO, and the myriad government backed third party vendors offering easier solutions for #cybersecurity. Legacy processes are an easy, lazy way these folks hide behind 24 month timelines to no account. --end rant (or should I say end gripe lol 😝 ) Adam Chitwood thanks for sending this to me this morning and getting me all fired up 🤣
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GreenMet
The U.S. DoD announced a significant opportunity for organizations involved in defense production and related sectors. The focus areas outlined in this initiative are critical to advancing defense capabilities and energy security. From energy storage and microelectronics to workforce development, these sectors form the backbone of innovation in defense technologies. By opening the doors to collaboration with our closest allied nations, this initiative paves the way for shared progress in defense and energy sectors. It's a testament to the power of partnership in addressing global challenges and advancing collective #mineralsecurity interests.
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Patrick Malcor
Analysis via War on the Rocks argues that the U.S. should diversify its defense budget investments and look more to the significance of irregular warfare during periods of great power competition. "Civil wars and other kinds of irregular conflict accounted for 107 of the 123 armed conflicts active around the world from 1975 to 1991... The great powers supported at least one side in a majority of these: 61 percent in the Middle East and 60 percent in Africa." Some recommendations: 1. "...reforming professional military education to include more analysis of the kinds of wars officers are most likely to fight in." 2. "placing flag officers in the lead in security force assistance missions..." 3. "leverage the interagency personnel assignment process to provide training to personnel in the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development." "Preparing for the wars the United States will almost surely fight, alongside being ready to fight the wars it hopes to deter, means investing in U.S. military and civilian officials' intellectual capital for the diplomatic and military aspects of irregular conflict." https://lnkd.in/eTp999bE
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Skip Blackburn
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Nir Weingold 🇮🇱
The distance between the Pentagon to the Silicon Valley is getting smaller and smaller 💥 💫 The Big Picture: #Defensetech is on the rise as the world 🌍 becomes more turbulent and tensions are high. 💫 Why it matters: To step up and gain advantage in a crowded field, #VCs are looking for unique strategies, one of them is to hire veterans and ex-DOD officials. 💫 What’s in it for the VCs: Former defense professionals help understanding and analyzing the battlefield problems faster and evaluating the solutions better. 💫 What’s in it for #startups: The time to investment will become shorter and the competition on the good startup will be greater. Anyhow it will help the startups crossing the valley of death and get faster with products. 💫 Challenge to focus: Squeezing the timeline to get a contract from the government. In Israel 🇮🇱 the DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development in the Israeli Ministry of Defense is taking measures to improve the process by opening “Green Lane” (David Shaul Attias) for startups and community- Mafat for startups (Dekel Yakobovich🇮🇱) In the US 🇺🇸 the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is in charge for accelerating the process and adopt startups. NATO launched NATO DIANA and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) Defence and Security Accelerator in the UK 🇬🇧 And so on… 💫 By the numbers: $35bln 💰 were invested in DefenseTech startups in 2023, and over $9bln this year so far. 💫 Dive deeper: TechCrunch, Margaux MacColl, https://lnkd.in/dd-5sxa4 #technology #innovation #dualuse #deeptech
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