ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, United Kingdom -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to the United Kingdom Jul. 10-14 to reaffirm longstanding bilateral space security partnerships and continue strengthening U.S. Space Force relationships with allies and partners from around the world.
Saltzman first visited London, where he met with U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley and other embassy officials, before attending the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference. At GASCC, Saltzman delivered keynote remarks, outlining his working theory of success entitled “Competitive Endurance.” He also described how the U.S. Space Force and its allies and partners can collectively advance a future where space is safe, secure, stable and sustainable.
He also engaged senior military leaders from the UK and Australia, beginning with a trilateral meeting with Royal Air Force Air & Space Commander Air Marshal Harv Smyth, UK Space Command Commander Air Vice Marshal Paul Godfrey, Australian Defence Force Chief of Joint Capabilities Lt. Gen. John Frewen and Australian Defence Space Command Commander Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts. The representatives of the three allied nations discussed ongoing cooperative efforts between the U.S. Space Force, RAF and Defence Space Command, as well as opportunities to expand collaboration.
Additionally, Saltzman held a bilateral engagement with RAF Air Chief Marshal Rich Knighton, offering congratulations to the new RAF chief on his appointment and discussing priority military space activities. He then met with Smyth and Godfrey to discuss NATO space initiatives and efforts by the U.S. Space Force and UK Space Command to deepen integration.
Saltzman’s international engagement at GASCC concluded with a bilateral discussion involving Frewen and Roberts. During their meeting, the leaders explored ways to increase cooperation and build a more resilient space architecture.
Following GASCC, Saltzman traveled to Fairford, England, to attend the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. On the margins of the annual event, which is the world’s largest military air show, Saltzman continued to engage allies and partners.
He first met with RAF Air and Space Warfare Centre Commandant Air Cdre Blythe Crawford to explore ways the Space Force and ASWC can partner to build resilient, ready, and combat-credible forces.
Saltzman also held a meeting with UK Ministry of Defense Second Permanent Secretary Paul Lincoln to discuss bilateral space cooperation, including strategic and doctrinal alignment.