[ExI] OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash

Tue Mar 3 23:36:08 UTC 2026

On Tue, 3 Mar 2026 at 22:45, spike jones via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

>
> Adrian what do you suppose the US Space Force is doing?  Are they
> developing a rocket capable of going into earth orbit?  No.  They aren't
> talking about what they are doing in there.  But I have some guesses.  They
> watch and listen.  The military knew about the risks and promise of AI
> since way back, and they have their ways of dealing with it.  We don't know
> what they are doing, for they are not advertising it.  They are not like
> the Hollywood's vision, such as Major T.J. Kong.
>
> spike
> _______________________________________________

Well, the search engines say that the US Space Force is publishing a lot of
information.
Plenty of sources for you to check out.
BillK

Question -
What projects are the US Space Force working on?

The United States Space Force (USSF) is currently managing a diverse
portfolio of projects ranging from advanced orbital combat training and
next-generation missile defense to the modernization of ground-based
satellite control infrastructure. Established in 2019, the service is
transitioning from inheriting legacy Air Force systems to developing its
own "purpose-built" capabilities designed for a contested space environment.
[1] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:1> [4] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4>

According to www.iAsk.Ai - Ask AI:

*Orbital Warfare and Maneuver Training* A primary focus for the USSF is
mastering "orbital warfare," which involves the knowledge of orbital
maneuvers and offensive/defensive fires to preserve freedom of access to
space.[4] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4> On February 12, 2026, the Space
Force launched the *USSF-87 mission*, which carried a new prototype
training satellite alongside two *Geosynchronous Space Situational
Awareness Program (GSSAP)* assets.[1] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:1> [7]
<#m_3116104155020836575_fn:7> This prototype is described as a
"military-grade" spacecraft that allows Guardians from *Space Delta 9* to
practice precise, high-speed maneuvers, such as rendezvous and proximity
operations (RPO).[7] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:7> This project aims to
move away from "static" satellite operations toward *Dynamic Space
Operations (DSO)*, where satellites can maneuver without the "regret" of
exhausting limited fuel supplies.[7] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:7>

*Homeland Missile Defense: Golden Dome* In early 2025, the USSF became a
central player in the *Golden Dome for America* initiative (formerly
referred to as an "Iron Dome for America").[8] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:8>
This project is a multi-layered defense shield intended to protect the U.S.
homeland from ballistic and hypersonic threats.[15]
<#m_3116104155020836575_fn:15> The Space Force's role involves the
deployment of *space-based interceptors* and advanced tracking sensors to
identify and destroy incoming projectiles mid-flight.[15]
<#m_3116104155020836575_fn:15> This effort is supported by existing systems
like the *Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS)* and the *Long Range
Discrimination Radar (LRDR)*.[15] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:15>

*Ground Segment Modernization: SCAR and Project Enigma* The USSF is
overhauling how it communicates with and controls its constellations:

   - *Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource (SCAR):* This $1.7
   billion program seeks to replace aging parabolic dishes with electronically
   steerable phased-array antennas to increase capacity in geosynchronous
   orbit.[3] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:3> While the *BADGER* terminal
   (developed by AeroVironment/BlueHalo) recently faced a stop-work order for
   contract restructuring, the project remains a priority to move toward
   commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and fixed-price contracting.[3]
   <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:3> [17] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:17>
   - *Project Enigma:* Developed in partnership with GDIT, this project
   provides a cloud-based, multi-enclave digital environment.[10]
   <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:10> It allows for secure collaboration
   between the USSF and industry partners at high security levels (Impact
   Level 6), utilizing "Zero Trust" architecture to ensure digital dominance.
   [10] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:10>

*Advanced Research and Future Capabilities* The Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL) is spearheading several "Vanguard" programs for the Space
Force:

   - *Oracle:* A spacecraft designed for *Cislunar Domain Awareness*,
   tracking objects in the region between the Earth and the Moon to support
   NASA’s Artemis program.[4] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4>
   - *Arachne:* A keystone experiment in space-based solar power, aiming to
   transmit solar energy via radio frequency beams to power forward operating
   bases on Earth.[4] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4>
   - *Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3):* An experimental satellite
   testing advanced PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) techniques to
   mitigate GPS jamming and interference.[4] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4>
   - *Rocket Cargo:* A program exploring the use of large commercial
   rockets (like SpaceX Starship) to transport up to 100 tons of military
   materiel anywhere on Earth in under an hour.[4]
   <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:4>

*Force Structure and Growth* The service is currently finalizing its *Objective
Force 2040* roadmap, a 15-year vision that identifies the personnel and
systems needed to counter emerging threats from near-peer adversaries.[16]
<#m_3116104155020836575_fn:16> This includes a push to double the size of
the Guardian workforce from approximately 15,000 to 30,000 members to meet
the demands of 24/7 global operations.[14] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:14>
[16] <#m_3116104155020836575_fn:16>
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World's Most Authoritative Sources

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