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March 7, 2023 | International, C4ISR

Defense budget includes plans for space-based tracking, Kendall says

"We should be able to move forward with a resilient suite of airborne and space-based sensors," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2023/03/07/defense-budget-includes-plans-for-space-based-tracking-kendall-says/

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