Episode 22: Department of Defense Budget Must Realign to Space-Based Threats Host: Scott King SME: Gen (Ret) John E. Hyten, Senior Principal Advisor at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (JH) Lt Gen (Ret) Nina Armagno, Executive Director of International Partnerships at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (NA) 00:02 – 01:43 The United States Space Force… Read more »
Resourcing Strong and Capable Space Force Begins with Budget Reform The United States Space Force requested $29.4 billion for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), a two percent drop from the previous year. The final budget, however, has yet to be passed as the federal government is operating under a continuing resolution that expires in mid-March. While… Read more »
The Council on Foreign Relations Space Task Force, co-chaired by Elara Nova partner Lt Gen (Ret) Nina Armagno, published a new report: “Securing Space: A Plan for U.S. Action.” The report outlines a series of findings and recommendations for the United States to immediately address the strategic challenges and existential threats found in today’s space… Read more »
Episode 15: Classification Policy Changes to Strengthen Allied Partnerships in Space Host: Scott King SME: Lt Gen (Ret) Nina Armagno, partner at Elara Nova (NA); Lt Gen (Ret) John Shaw, partner at Elara Nova (JS) 00:02 – 01:45When Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks signed a memo rewriting the Department of Defense classification policy for space programs,… Read more »
Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) Spotlights Relevance of Classification in Joint Fight Operations When Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks signed a memo to initiate changes in the Department of Defense’s (DOD) classification policy for space programs, the move marked a tangible moment in the push to adapt traditional classification policies for a modern space… Read more »
