Pentagon establishing new agency to oversee US military space technology development

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The Department of Defence (DoD) is creating a new Space Development Agency (SDA) oversee the development of sensors and weapons to counter advances by Russia and China, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said in a memo published on Thursday. Continue reading

Trump Unveils New National Security Strategy

President Donald Trump unveiled Monday his new National Security Strategy document, which outlines his priorities for defense and homeland security.

 

President Trump released his federally mandated National Security Strategy on Monday afternoon in what the White House said is an effort to “renew confidence in America both at home and abroad.” In announcing the NSS, the president said:

“Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens—to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” Continue reading