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 Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez

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Tyndall's Future Innovation Network 2

325th Fighter Wing

July 9, 2021 | 1:19

Tyndall's Future Innovation Network highlights the Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers, or PMACs, that are designed to protect critical components on aircraft while being able to be rolled or folded up and stored internally. Traditionally, the larger and bulkier foam pads require them to be shipped to the aircraft's destination. This innovation saves the United States Air Force time and money as PMACs are more cost effective to transport and have production cost that is less than half of the foam pads. The PMACs could make their way to other air frames in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)