New Doc Spells Out How USSF Will Use Space Control to Gain Space Superiority
Air & Space Forces Magazine | April 21, 2025
Air & Space Forces Magazine | April 21, 2025
Listen to a crucial update from the Deputy Commander of United States Space Command, LTG Thomas L. James.
Mr. Cordell DeLaPena shared his perspectives on the evolving space acquisition landscape, the gold standard of GPS, the next era of anti-jam, and more of his PNT portfolio.
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss top Air Force and Space Force developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Topics include Chief of Space Operations General Saltzman at Mitchell Institute, the impact a year-long continuing resolution, the FY26 defense budget, the F-47 NGAD announcement,, SECAF nominee testimony, and Chinese “dogfighting” in space.
Our discussion centers on the criticality of space superiority and we review the progress the Space Force is making to ensure it has the capabilities and combat-ready Guardians to achieve it.
Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.
No matter the mission, from air superiority and long range strike to air mobility and command and control, a broad range of missions executed in the air provide vital options at the strategic, operational, and tactical realms.
Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.
Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.
Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.