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Audrey Decker

Staff Writer

Audrey Decker is a staff reporter for Defense One, where she writes about air and space. She previously reported for Inside Defense, where she reported on the Navy and then on emerging defense technology. She's a graduate of the University of Maryland.
Defense

Questions loom as Air Force robot-wingman effort prepares to take flight

Industry execs outline challenges of technology, test and evaluation—and even philosophy.

Defense

US offers rare preview of upcoming spy-satellite launch

Officials talked about Tuesday’s launch of NROL-107 in a bid to “deter the adversary.”

Emerging Tech

US Will Use AI to Track Orbiting Objects, Space Command Says

The four-year-old command is set to reach full operating capacity this year—but will it stay in Colorado?

Digital Government

Robot Rescue? Air Force Seeks New Way to Recover Downed Troops

The CSAR helicopters it’s currently buying can’t handle the mission in a conflict with China, officials say.

Digital Government

Satellite Ground Stations Are Vulnerable, US Warns

The Space Development Agency is beefing up satellite constellations—but keeping an eye on terrestrial attacks.

Defense

Space Force is building a virtual training ground for space conflict

In an interview, chief of space operations notes China’s efforts to jam and intercept orbiting satellites.

Digital Government

Space Force Is Building a Virtual Training Ground for Space Conflict

In an interview, chief of space operations notes China’s efforts to jam and intercept orbiting satellites.