Saltzman assumes command of US Space Force

Summary

Courtney Albon writing in Defense News, makes the following points:

• Saltzman was formerly deputy chief of space operations- cyber and nuclear focussed.
• Increasing Chinese and Russian threats may lead to capability increases.
• Although the space domain is less “personnel-intensive”, more people may be required for Space Force.
• Space Force is deepening integration with the other services, guard and reserve components and international partners.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:

• 'SPACE' (Operating in and use of) 01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• NOV 2022 Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations-Space Force News
• NOV 2022 Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence-US Department of Defense

Source Information:   

• Article Source: Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of defense | Defense News
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• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)