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NORAD, NORTHCOM want $80 million to test SpaceX and OneWeb in the Arctic
The military hopes the new satellite internet providers could help fill its long-standing Arctic connectivity gap.
By Nathan Strout
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SOCOM investing in new capabilities to address technology shortfalls
Leaders at SOCOM want to give operators a "cognitive advantage" using emerging technologies in preparation for future battles.
By Andrew Eversden
Marine squads will get more range, better comms thanks to Navy satellites
The MUOS technology allows Marines to switch satellites more smoothly and transfer data faster with better connectivity.
By Todd South
What World Bank learned from satellite images: ISIS sucked at oil production
It's a good idea to understand how such a group can harness the resources it commands, and turn them into the fuel for a grotesque war machine. So, for all its bloodshed, how much oil did the Islamic State ultimately produce?
By Kelsey D. Atherton