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🚀 Join us at the Space Defense and Security Summit in Paris on September 17-18! 🌍 This premier event offers a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, #government organizations, and leading private stakeholders from 20+ countries, represented by over 80 global organizations, as they discuss the latest trends and key insights in the space defense market.   📊 According to our recent report, #global government expenditures for space #defense and #security in 2023 reached over $58.4 billion. Key allocations include: 🔸$19.7 billion towards Space Logistics and other initiatives 🔸$18.8 billion for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance At the summit, we will explore these critical areas and discuss avenues for enhanced international collaboration. 🔗 Register Now: https://sds-summit.com/ 🔗 More info about the Space Defense and Security #report: https://lnkd.in/dSUX_Avd   Let’s come together to shape the future of space defense and security! 🚀   #SDSS #SDSS24 #SpaceDefense #SecuritySummit #GlobalCollaboration #Intelligence #ParisSummit

From Strategic Support Force to Information Support Force. Last Friday- April 19th- Xi Jinping launched the “Information Support Force (ISF)” and de-facto abolished the Strategic Support Force (SSF). The ISF is a new information warfare department under the direct command of its top military body- the Central Military Commission (CMC) as it begins its largest restructuring of the armed forces in more than eight years. Xi’s last major PLA restructuring in 2015, built on the premise of China’s 2015 Military Strategy and the 2019 "China’s National Defense in the New Era" white paper (https://lnkd.in/dXTG-_2Z ). They noted the evolution from “informationized” to “intelligentized” warfare. It moved cyber, information and space forces under the umbrella of the Strategic Support Force. The former SSF had two principal departments – the Space Systems Department, which runs intelligence and communication satellites, and the Network Systems Department, which was tasked with cyber operations and electronic warfare, but also to overview the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System and engaging in “Seabed Warfare” in the South China Sea. The new Commander of the ISF will be Lieutenant General Bi Yi. He was previously the deputy commander of the SSF. General Li Wei, Political Commissar of the SSF will stay in this role. The former Strategic Support Force Commander (from June 2021- ) General Ju Qiansheng ,was absent at the ISF ceremony. According to rumors, he is under investigation. He shares this suspicion with another "disappeared person" from the ranks of the former SSF: MajGen Li Shangfu. He was Deputy Commander of the SSF in 2016-17 and Minister of Defence from March till August 2023. I am monitoring the capacity building in chinese PLA information warfare, or better cognitive warfare-closely since a decade. I gave a conversation about the development of SSF capabilities since December 2015 at the National Defence Academy and wrote about it, in Austria’s leading daily newspaper in December 2021 ( https://lnkd.in/dxRiywd8 ) and December 2022 (https://lnkd.in/dw53Ar2b ). In my view, this is are major development, only comparable to the “Big Fund-investigations” started in summer 2022. #space #data #espionage #china #digital #technology #informationwarfare

The next administration must focus on combined space-cyberspace national policies and defense strategies addressing the interconnectedness between the two operational domains.

In the future, NATO member states will increase their interoperability to confront space-based threats. New technical standards and exercises will extend the alliance’s collective security framework into new domains.

"The Space Force is working on a new strategy for working with allied and partner nations to integrate their capabilities into US plans for future warfighting, starting from early concept development of needed capabilities.." This will require new pathways for gov-gov collaboration focused on a joint approach to exploiting the emerging commercial space marketplace. To be relevant, partners will need to move from identifying needs and concept to implementing security cooperation strategies with industry engagement in 3 months. A key feature will be changes in OSD policy to provide delegations to the service components to manage risk and opportunities at the appropriate level. https://lnkd.in/ggiaKGj7

ManTech has opened a new Center for Innovation and Partnership in Hawaii, aiming to support Department of Defense missions in the Indo-Pacific region. The facility will focus on advancing defense capabilities and fostering collaborations for mission-critical technologies. This strategic move highlights ManTech's commitment to enhancing national security and innovation in the region. Learn more about how this center is set to strengthen defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. https://lnkd.in/gfp_Sdf9 #DefenseInnovation #IndoPacific #ManTech #NationalSecurity #Innovation #DefenseTechnology #TechNews #Collaboration #Hawaii #DepartmentOfDefense #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

The United States Marine Corps is making significant strides in enhancing its network and command-and-control capabilities as part of the Pentagon's broader initiative to connect military weapons and sensors. Kevin Murray marine, the Corps' technology lead, shared updates on their efforts during the Modern Day Marine conference. Murray emphasized the critical role of data in enabling effective small-unit operations and cooperation with coalition forces. The Marine Corps is actively involved in Project Dynamis, their contribution to the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative. They are also working on a network unification plan to ensure seamless connectivity. To achieve integration with other branches and allies, the Marine Corps is aligning its efforts with various initiatives like the Joint Fires Network, Project Overmatch, Project Convergence, DAF Battle Network, and the Advanced Battle Management System. Collaboration and interoperability are essential for future joint operations. The Corps is also focusing on network modernization to extend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network to the tactical edge. By leveraging cloud computing and processing power, Marines in the field can access and process significant amounts of data. Unifying the network will enable them to connect to larger data clouds while remaining operational even when connectivity is compromised. Furthermore, network unification offers cybersecurity benefits by streamlining and defending the network against cyber threats. The Marine Corps aims to create a more secure and resilient network architecture to support their operations effectively. The Marine Corps' commitment to advancing network and command-and-control capabilities reflects their dedication to joint operations and ensuring their systems seamlessly integrate with those of their allies. #MarineCorps #Technology #CommandAndControl #Data #CJADC2 #Interoperability #Collaboration #NetworkModernization #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #NetworkDefense #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryNews #Marines #Technology #CommandAndControl #CJADC2 #Interoperability #Collaboration #Data #NetworkModernization #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #DefenseNews

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency creating space intel hub - C4ISRNET "Government agencies have a tendency to manage data in stovepipes.... NGA wants JMMC to provide a place for distinct space organizations to stitch together a more complete picture from the intelligence they gather – one that relies less on assumptions and more on trusted information." Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data flows are essential for military operations, and cyber security creates new challenges and opportunities. Working with the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes, Calian Group understands the importance of cybersecurity for communications systems and command and control networks. We have the experienced people and innovative solutions to help solve complex cybersecurity and ISR challenges facing global militaries, including NATO and its allies. For more on our technical/tactical ground-and space-based electronic defence and ISR capabilities, please visit our Calian Defence Solutions Hub @https://lnkd.in/eYbKzM2d and @https://lnkd.in/eXwuwtGu #defence #defense #ISR #electronicwarfare #geolocation #intelligence #space #nato Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02yBNRv0

As the fifth anniversary of the Space Force's creation approaches, it's important to remember why this military branch was established and why it remains crucial today. The decision to form the Space Force was not made lightly, and it followed years of deliberation and concern about how best to protect U.S. interests in space. Nearly two decades before its creation, the Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization highlighted the Air Force's limitations in leading the space mission, a report that had a profound and lasting impact on U.S. defense strategy. For years, the idea of a dedicated space military branch had bipartisan support in Congress, even as the uniformed military largely opposed it. However, President Trump adopted the initiative, and with strong backing from both parties, the Space Force was officially signed into law. The creation of the Space Force was driven by three critical factors. First, major system acquisitions—representing 80% of the space budget—were plagued by cost overruns and schedule delays, making it clear that the existing structure was not equipped to manage space programs efficiently. Second, the growing threats in space, including anti-satellite weapons and cyberattacks targeting space infrastructure, underscored the need for a dedicated branch to safeguard U.S. assets. As global powers like China and Russia advanced their capabilities in space, it became increasingly clear that space would be a contested domain, one that required a focused, strategic military response. Finally, space is becoming a critical area for both national security and economic interests, and the U.S. needs to ensure that it can protect its interests in this increasingly important domain. The Space Force was established to address these concerns and provide the structure needed to effectively manage and protect U.S. operations in space.