The Space Force – the Sixth Branch of the Military?

The Defense One website just published three articles about the new Space Force the president requested. However, the Congress did not fund it in the FY19 $716 billion John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Congressional debate continues about FY20 funding. Within the Pentagon, there a differing opinions if a space force is really needed, should it be a separate service or part of an existing service.

Opposition to a Space Force Simmers in the Senate  But Republicans who oppose the president’s push appear largely content to hold their fire until next year.

The U.S. Military Should Be Doubling Down on Space  Commercial innovation is slashing costs and boosting capabilities fast enough to remain useful even as antisatellite weapons improve.

The US Military Should Not Be Doubling Down on Space  Satellites are only getting harder to defend. The Pentagon needs to find a better way to do its C4ISR and precision-navigation-timing missions.