Exclusive: Army Plan May Loosen IC Grip On Sat-Based ISR
Gunsmoke-J experimental satellite, Army image WASHINGTON: The Army is negotiating with the Intelligence Community and Space Force about ensuring operational control of any future Army-built ISR payloads hosted on DoD, IC and/or commercial satellites, says Willie Nelson, the de facto head of Army space programs. “This is a watershed,” said Doug Loverro, former head of DoD space policy and a long-time player in space intelligence operations. “It represents the increased importance of tactical overhead support to Army forces for long range fires.” Why? If the service wins even a modicum ...
Source: breakingdefense.com