The chief of space operations said the Space Force is examining how to best invest in six categories of counter-space weapons, because China is doing the same.
By Theresa HitchensHow AI and UX/UI are transforming defense operations
Many operations are experiencing some degree of data automation or AI enablement, and the usability of that data is key to decision making.
“I think the question is whether this is a temporary thing, or whether it becomes permanent,” one industry official told Breaking Defense.
By Michael Marrow and Valerie Insinna
The order follows a Mitchell report criticizing Saltzman’s overarching theory of space power, dubbed “Competitive Endurance,” as too focused on defensive operations rather than offensive actions.
By Theresa Hitchens
The new report cautions the Space Force against an “over reliance” on commercial capabilities and worries that Space Force is not concentrating enough on the need to win future space conflicts not simply “endure” attacks.
By Theresa Hitchens
In an attempt to spur the Space Force to cough up more people, the House and Senate Intelligence committees have mandated quarterly reports by the Director of National Intelligence on whether DoD is meeting its commitment to provide uniformed personnel to NRO.
By Theresa Hitchens “You are warfighters, whether you carry a gun or not,” Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told Guardians on Dec. 10. “You are trained and expected to carry out offensive and defensive actions against military forces of other countries.”
By Theresa Hitchens
UK Air Marshal Paul Godfrey told the Center for Strategic and International Studies that his remit includes ensuring that there are clear “touch points” for allies and partners to interact with the nascent Space Force Futures Command.
By Theresa Hitchens
In EMSO, the small stuff matters
With electromagnetic warfare evolving at an unprecedented pace, the smallest details can make the biggest impact—discover how material science innovations are shaping the future of EMSO and ensuring mission success.
In a new letter obtained by Breaking Defense, the top two HASC members write to Gen. Saltzman that “We fear a divide that elevates operators at the detriment to other core functions of the Space Force will have negative impacts, potentially not immediately, but as we look to 2030 and beyond.”
By Theresa Hitchens
Rep. Mike Rogers, R.-Ala., also advocated for growing the Space Force in order to meet the increasing threats from China and Russia — suggesting that both the Air Force and Office of the Secretary of Defense “transfer” billets to the newest military service.
By Theresa Hitchens
An “abridged list” of current designations for Space Force systems obtained by Breaking Defense includes four “reconnaissance” systems not found in the service’s fiscal 2025 budget documentation: Stargate, Snowgate, Lightgate and Shiloh.
By Theresa Hitchens A recent memo, obtained by Breaking Defense, has raised concerns that inconsistencies with both joint doctrine and DoD budget organization could create confusion within combatant commands and Congress.
By Theresa Hitchens
“This is about providing situational awareness [and] operational planning products,” Gen. Chance Saltzman told reporters as he talked up a pet program, TacSRT — which some in the intelligence agencies say treads on their turf.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. “We are at that stage of planning” around what we should include, Saltzman noted, adding that all three nations see a potential Pillar II space agreement “as a valuable tool.”
By Tim Martin In his Commanders Note issued today, Gen. Chance Saltzman said the appointment marks the first time a foreign officer has been assigned to such a high position within a US service.
By Theresa Hitchens
