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ISR is a critical component to warfighting in every domain. A holistic understanding of the threat is paramount. Knowing the physical properties of the space system is a good baseline; however, the more important component is understanding the cognitive dimension of the complete system (think decision makers managing the satellite constellation). The human component goes beyond “how” the space system operates. Adding the cognitive (inherently human) dimension into the equation gets to “why” the space system operates and “how” it is integrated into a larger kill chain. Answering both “how” and “why” gets to adversary intent, and that is what ISR units (like the 75th ISR Squadron) help derive. I assess this is the reason the space community pivoted from “space situational awareness” to “space domain awareness.” Knowing where satellites are in space is no longer good enough… “She explained that the 75th ISR Squadron is looking at not just how to take out enemy satellites on orbit, but also the other dimensions of space systems, including ground facilities and the command and control data links in between.” Great article Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt and Theresa Hitchens Breaking Defense United States Space Force Space Operations Command Space Systems Command DC Chapter of Space Force Association Space Force Association Air & Space Forces Association Center for Space Policy & Strategy U.S. Space Command US Army U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing/Space (APNT/Space) Cross-Functional Team (CFT) The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Reading this article I can see other evidence of how the competition is intensifying to secure military dominance in space...

this article describes very well how the Amerindian military will have to integrate with space technologies. European states must support such integration in order to properly extend maximum security conditions to the entire NATO area. Space economy is a top priority, new investments are needed! https://lnkd.in/dZSDjaZ4

As we approach our independence day, I want to draw attention to this important OpEd by Douglas Schiess and David Miller. Most of my audience knows I am an advocate for the responsible use of space. This article describes why it's important and what global competitors are doing to threaten world wide use of the space domain. It also discusses why #SpaceForce exists and more importantly, what Space Force is doing to ready our Guardians for aggression in the space domain. At U.S. Space Command, we are always vigilant!! Our mission is "U.S. Space Command is working with Allies and Partners, to plans, execute, and integrate military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats." I encourage all #Americans to pause over the long independence day weekend and take 15 minutes to read this article and understand a little bit more about the #SPAFORGEN initiative and why those of us working in this mission area are so focused on deterrence and responsible behavior in the domain. I encourage healthy dialogue and am always open to your thoughts on the subject of space. https://lnkd.in/g6_WHWfw #defense #DoD #allies #partners #adaptiveacquisition #partnershipmatters Kim Crider Michael Quinn Elise McGill Joel Mjolsness 🚀Chris Troyer Chris G. Sean Day Tony Colucci Joy Colucci Rhet Turnbull

Military space capabilities are critical for U.S. troops in the Middle East and around the world, and that includes satellites that can detect missile launches with infrared sensors. I sat down with United States Space Force's Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman for a wide-ranging interview, in which we we talked about how space-based infrared (SBIRS) technology works, and what the U.S. is doing to improve and harden the system against attacks. I also spoke with experts Patrick Binning and Masao Dahlgren about the pros and cons of the current constellation, and why the tech could be the difference between life and death for U.S. troops under fire in the Middle East. Our piece on WSJ today:

The U.S. Army’s top leadership has unveiled new guidance underscoring the vital role of space systems in modern ground warfare and calling for greater investment in space capabilities. The memo also contains the Army’s explicit commitment to develop capabilities to interdict, or disrupt, adversaries’ use of space capabilities if necessary to defend U.S. and coalition forces. This means having capabilities to deny enemy forces the use of critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms orbiting above the battlefield — through electronic warfare or even potential kinetic attacks. Whereas space has traditionally been seen as playing a supporting role to ground, air, and naval forces, the Army’s latest guidance envisions the potential for space systems themselves to become targets. By developing means to deactivate or disrupt adversary satellites, U.S. forces could undercut rivals’ efforts to monitor and target USA. The memo warns that rival militaries have increased the use of space-based surveillance capabilities allowing them to continuously monitor U.S. and allied forces’ movements. As a result, Army units must assume they are perpetually being watched from above and take measures to conceal their activities. #EstacionDelEspacioLejano🇨🇳🇦🇷📡🛰️

Combat-Ready – Embracing a new US Space Force Generational Model 🚀 Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr. & Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess shed light on the evolving global security landscape in their recent article. They emphasize the critical need to adapt to the challenges posed by China and Russia. Stay informed by reading the full #SpaceForce #USMilitary #GlobalSecurity #SpaceOperations #FutureReady

The Pentagon has emphasized space as the U.S. military's most critical domain, highlighting the need for space-based defense capabilities to deter potential aggression, particularly from China and Russia. This strategic shift includes moving from high-value satellites to networks of smaller, cost-effective ones, ensuring resilience against attacks on satellite infrastructure

🛰️🇺🇸 The United States Space Force has tested a new ground-based weapon that can reportedly defend against “space-enabled” attacks. Called the Remote Modular Terminal, the device can jam enemy satellites by flooding the airwaves with competing signals. Once the airwaves are clogged, communication signals being sent to and from the satellite are disrupted. “This event demonstrates the service’s new vision for integrated developmental and operational tests to provide more relevant capabilities to guardians faster,” US Space Force Lt. Col. Gerrit Dalman said. #military #army #technology #militarytech #defensetech #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #us #usspaceforce #guardians #space #satellite #satellites #electronicwarfare

#GeneralStephenWhiting #Commander, #USSpaceCommand's #FY25PrioritiesandPostureStatement of last week to #USSenate #SASC is available below -- with a few callouts to #training and #simulation. MS&T Magazine, editor