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The INSIDER daily digest -- June 23, 2025

4 days ago | insidedefense.com | John Liang

This Monday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on the Space Force working with SpaceX on a new constellation of communications satellites in low Earth orbit, plus a Government Accountability Office report on Army missile defense and more.
Masiello nominated to take over F-35 JPO

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Vanessa Montalbano

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello has been tapped to lead the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office, the Pentagon announced today. If confirmed by the Senate, Masiello would be in charge of life-cycle management for all three variants of the F-35 used by the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. He would also oversee development, delivery and sustainment of the fifth-generation fighter for foreign military sales customers and other international partners flying the platform.
The INSIDER daily digest -- June 20, 2025

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | John Liang

This Friday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on the general nominated to oversee development of the Golden Dome missile defense system, plus the Army developing a self-propelled howitzer prototype and more.
SpaceX contracted for MILNET satellite communications network

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Shelley Mesch

The Space Force is working with SpaceX on a constellation of communications satellites in low Earth orbit to add resilience and alternate options for the joint force to stay connected during wartime, according to a service official. The SpaceX satellites will be part of a hybrid mesh network called MILNET, Col. Jeff Weisler, Delta 8 commander, said this week at the MILSATCOM conference. MILNET, which is separate from the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer, will be able to link with...
Trump nominates Guetlein whose career through U.S. tech evolution leads to Golden Dome gig

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Jason Sherman

President Trump has formally nominated Gen. Michael Guetlein, currently vice chief of space operations, to lead the Golden Dome for America project, codifying a May 20 announcement that will culminate with a Senate hearing to consider the general for one of the most ambitious U.S. military projects ever attempted. Guetlein has held senior roles spanning space acquisition, intelligence integration, missile defense and rapid innovation.
Spain tapped as next head of Air Combat Command

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Vanessa Montalbano

The Pentagon on Wednesday nominated Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain to lead Air Combat Command following Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach's retirement. If confirmed, Spain would be boss of the Air Force’s largest command and be promoted to the rank of general. He currently serves as Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations. The ACC commander is responsible for measuring the Air Force’s combat readiness and determining where the service can accept risk.
Army internal review of AFC-TRADOC merger expected to be done this month

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Dan Schere

The Army is conducting an "internal review process" of the consolidation of Army Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command, according to Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA). The service announced its Army Transformation Initiative on May 1 at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which seeks to shed legacy programs and trim force structure.
Army to conduct counter small UAS demonstration in FY-26

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Dan Schere

The Army's Program Executive Office for Missiles & Space is seeking industry participation in a counter small unmanned systems demonstration in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to a June 18 government notice. This demonstration will involve industry solutions for counter-drone “soldier common systems,” according to the Army. The service defines “common systems” as those that are agnostic and meant for self-protection.
GAO presses Army to modernize development approach for missile defense

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Jason Sherman

The Army's effort to rebuild its air and missile defense enterprise is faltering due to reliance on outdated development practices and underuse of digital engineering tools, according to a new audit by congressional investigators. The Government Accountability Office, in a report released June 17 , issued six recommendations aimed at speeding delivery and improving the effectiveness of critical air and missile defense systems.
Driscoll says he will give more detail to Congress on ATI rationale within 10 days

1 week ago | insidedefense.com | Dan Schere

For the past month, lawmakers on the congressional defense committees have peppered Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George with questions about what reasoning went into the Army Transformation Initiative. During a Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing today, Driscoll committed to providing a more detailed explanation to the subcommittee within 10 days.