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.
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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.”
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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
The new, tripartite Space Force Generation readiness model will create “a more experienced, capable, and threat-focused crew force,” according to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens
House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers tells Breaking Defense that Guard advocates should not “waste their time” lobbying against the move.
By Michael Marrow and Valerie Insinna
The Space Force’s new Commercial Space Strategy pledges real money towards buying commercial solutions, a long-standing concern from industry.
By Aaron Mehta
“It’s a unique situation. There’s absolutely no intention to make any other changes, moving things out of the Guard,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
By Valerie Insinna Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the new Futures Command will not just be looking at what new capabilities the Space Force should build, own and operate, but also at how commercial tech, systems and services can fill some needs.
By Theresa Hitchens
Under the “reoptimizing” effort, changes are coming across the Department of the Air Force, from new training approaches to the establishment of high-level offices.
By Michael Marrow and Theresa Hitchens
