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Assured, unfettered access to space capabilities must not be taken for granted. Commanders must know how space capabilities support enable operations, as well as the impacts of a degraded space environment. What happens when GPS is denied, SATCOM jammed, and ISR is obstructed? Is there a terrestrial alternative? What are the vulnerabilities and capability gaps?

“For the United States and its allies and partners, using space to obtain an information advantage is a key aspect of joint operations. The joint force uses space operations to understand the battlespace, exercise command and control (C2), and conduct joint integrated fires. For decades, the United States has enjoyed a significant operational advantage in space, but China is challenging that. China has studied U.S. doctrine and tactics and has organized to counter U.S. space-based technology through a set of distributed capabilities. The United States still has the greatest global space operational capability. However, as illustrated in the 2026 scenario, China’s use of space at a regional level to gain battlespace awareness, disrupt U.S. C2, and target U.S. forces is rapidly improving—as is its ability to disrupt and degrade space operations through terrestrial and space-based means. The United States possesses some ability to counter China’s capabilities in space, but it will be a tough fight”.

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Lynk Signs Satellite-to-Cell Contract with US Dept of Defense. Lynk Global signed a contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (#DISA) to provide commercial satellite-to-cell services to the U.S. Department of Defense (#DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (#DHS), and other U.S. government agencies. Lynk Global announced the contract on April 25.  Under the contract, the DoD, DHS, and other U.S. government agencies can commercially purchase satellite-to-cell services for the next five years, with possible extensions to the contract of five more years. The award is part of DISA’s Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (#PLEO) Satellite-Based Services program, which announced a number of awards last year to establish commercial communications for military use. The full program value, including all vendors, is worth up to $900 million. Services available under the contract include SMS text messaging, emergency cell broadcast alerts, and LynkCast weather & information broadcast services. Charles Miller, Lynk co-founder and CEO, said the DoD has been field testing Lynk’s technology for several years. https://lnkd.in/eitup9u6

🌌🪫 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦 In a groundbreaking analysis, James Spreit, an electronic warfare expert, dissects the battle between China's EW tactics and Starlink's advanced capabilities. Through the lens of Electronic Attack, Protection, and Support, Starlink demonstrates remarkable resilience. Its broad spectrum communications, dynamic beamforming, and "deflector shields" like encryption and frequency hopping make it a formidable force. The intricacies of Starlink's design principles, focusing on redundancy, agility, and protective measures, position it as a leader in technological resilience. This analysis highlights the challenges faced by adversaries and underscores the strategic importance of satellite communications in modern warfare. 📄 Dive deeper into our analysis and stay ahead with Integrity ISR's Final Frontier Flash insights into the future of electronic warfare and space communications in this week's newsletter! #Integrity #Starlink #ElectronicWarfare #flash

For the sake of national security, space is integral. We need better security, better offensive strategies, and better preparations. Now, the DOD has made a statement regarding the still classified Space Strategic Review, which underlies the plan for where we currently stand regarding regulations and policy for space security. Space may be considered in every military decision, but there is always room for more resilience. As Jim Garamone says, “Resilience is never complete,” to stay ahead of threats is to polish and implement new system frameworks that adjust continually to the building blocks of our innovative market. #DOD #Space #Policy #DigitalTransformation

In the ongoing cyber conflict between #russia and #Ukraine, a new frontier ( not even new) has emerged – space-based warfare. While mostly concealed from the public eye, Russian and Ukrainian operatives are engaged in a silent battle hundreds of miles above us, in low-earth orbit. Russia directed its attention towards #Viasat, targeting the KA-SAT #satellite #networks and disrupting various command and control services at the onset of the #war. In #response, Ukrainian counter-satellite operations effectively engaged multiple satellite networks, including Gonets, by #exploiting vulnerabilities discovered in ground stations. The ability to control a nation's satellites carries severe consequences, ranging from disrupting GPS functionality to intercepting audio, video, and data transmissions. Additionally, it could compromise #defense systems and #critical #infrastructure. #Cyble, a renowned #cyberthreat another alarming potential – altering a satellite's telemetry or altitude. Fortunately, Ukrainian teams are documenting their #operations to offer insights on preventing future #attacks. As we move away from relying on "security through obscurity" in the celestial sphere, the forefront of #cybersecurity will inevitably shift to #space, demanding greater #attention and #vigilance. https://lnkd.in/d3uXbJVZ

A plausible scenario for sure. When disaster strikes without warning, threatening our communication infrastructure - the ICRI becomes a lifeline for public safety agencies. It is so important to keep teams connected, informed and ready to act with reliable and resilient communication solutions. #publicSafety #DisasterResponse #CommunicationsSolutions #ICRI