The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has selected Hughes Network Systems and OneWeb to demonstrate low Earth orbit satellite communications to connect the remote Arctic region with sites around the globe.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will receive a brief in the coming days on plans for a Space Force active and reserve component, and a separate Space National Guard, according to the National Guard Bureau chief.

The U.S. Navy has received approval for its next-generation air combat training system to enter limited production.