Lockheed Martin says they are ready to begin thermal vacuum testing—“one of the most significant program milestones”—for the first Space-based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit satellite.
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominee to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Defense Department needs to upgrade its electronic warfare capability and its EW training ranges; just as his predecessor said at his own confirmation hearing.