Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

“I’m extremely proud of the Space Force and all the good it has accomplished. But, as good as we are, as much as we’ve done, as far as we’ve come, it’s not enough. We are not yet optimized for Great Power Competition.”

~ Chief of Space Operations
Gen. Chance Saltzman

The establishment of the U.S. Space Force was a direct response to threats arising from Great Power Competition in the space domain. Nevertheless, our legacy roots leave us sub-optimized for the security environment confronting us today, and we must finish fine-tuning the service to continue meeting its National Defense Strategy responsibilities

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

The space domain is no longer benign; it has rapidly become congested and contested.

We must enhance our capabilities, develop Guardians for modern warfare, prepare for the high intensity fight, and strengthen our power projection to thrive and win in this new era of Great Power Competition.

Video by Canadian Forces Cpl Alevtina Ostanin

Canadian Armed Forces Participated in Exercise TRADEWINDS 2019

Canadian Forces Combat Camera

June 21, 2019 | 2:03

The Canadian Armed Forces participated in Exercise TRADEWINDS 2019, a U.S.-led multinational land and maritime exercise focused on strengthening safety and security in the Caribbean region. The exercise took place from May 30 to June 8 in the Dominican Republic and from June 14 to 21 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

For its 35th year, Exercise TRADEWINDS 2019 brought 22 partner nations together to conduct joint, combined and interagency capacity building activities with the aim to increase and enhance regional cooperation in complex security operations, as well as to prepare for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. The primary focus of the exercise was to forge strong bonds with all participating nations through an active exchange of information and expertise.

Videographers:
MCpl True-Dee McCarthy, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
MCpl Gabrielle DesRochers, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Pte Tori Lake, Canadian Forces Services Unit (Ottawa)
AB John Iglesias, HMCS Goose Bay

Video Editor,
Luke Reeler, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

Public Affairs Officers:
Capt Christopher Daniel, Canadian Joint Operations Command
Lt(N) Marco Chouinard, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Lt Suzanne Nogue, Canadian Army