The open-sourced report by CSIS’s Aerospace Security Project looked at the space activities of a variety of adversaries and allies. Rockets like Starship could have significant implications for how the Space Force and commercial industry transport cargo and people around the globe. The projected growth is driving the service to consider how it can expand its pool of launch providers. The mission includes three payloads from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office: two for enhanced situational awareness and one for secure communications. This is the first time the Rapid Dragon "bomb bay in a box" system was tested outside the United States. If a C-130 can act as bomber, a bomber can serve as a cargo plane, the argument goes. More than 5,500 personnel will be participating in Resolute Dragon 22. Flying high, jumping over obstacles, Santa showing the way, and more in this week’s Frontline Photos. The Air Force wants to make a "bomb bay in a box" to load on cargo planes — and for the first time launched an armed cruise missile in this way. The Air Force hopes to one day be able to launch a barrage of cruise missiles or other weapons out of the back of airlift planes. Load More
