Analysts told Breaking Defense it would take weeks for a ship to reach the Middle East, and actually getting patients aboard presents myriad logistical, diplomatic and security problems.
The strike group, to arrive "very soon," has practical and strategic advantages beyond just a "show of force."
Balancing security and access to data are critical to providing users with trustworthy, reliable data for real-time decisions.
"I think the hesitancy on our side would be - well, so soon after creating the Space Force, we don’t want to just create a bunch of bureaucracy," Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said.