Space Force has high hopes for new missile warning satellites |National Defense Magazine

To better identify opposing missiles and give higher resistance over counter-space weapons, the Space Force is developing a new generation of satellites and related base equipment. As the Pentagon strives to keep ahead of the growing threat, the Biden administration is increasing funds for the project. The legacy Space-Based Infrared System, or SBIRS, will be replaced by the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared platform.  Authorities are slashing the project’s timeline by utilizing middle-tier purchase powers and quick prototyping. In 2025, the Space Force plans to launch the first Next-Gen OPIR satellite, with all five Block 0 satellites in orbit by 2030. According to Pentagon annual report, the new space infrastructure will “enhance missile warning, defense systems, battlespace monitoring, and technical information gathering.” 

Source: https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/7/16/space-force-has-high-hopes-for-new-missile-warning-satellites