The US Space Force is acknowledging a gap in its space weaponry compared to growing arsenals from countries like China and Russia. General Chance Saltzman has advocated for a stronger offensive capability to protect national security satellites critical for various military operations. He highlights the necessity of achieving 'space superiority' through a combination of kinetic means, like missile strikes, and non-kinetic measures, including cyberattacks and jamming. This shift signifies a new era where offensive space weapons are discussed openly, a move towards proactive defense tactics in orbital warfare.
The Space Force's top general has discussed the concept of 'space superiority' before, which is akin to how US air forces dominated the skies in wartime.
Saltzman emphasized that controlling space requires employing both kinetic and non-kinetic means to affect adversary capabilities through disruption, degradation, and destruction.
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