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 Chelsie Holloway

NAVWAR at Sea Air and Space 2024

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic

April 9, 2024 | 3:01

This video contains soundbites from Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) commander, Rear Adm. Doug Small and a collection of B Roll from NAVWAR leaders and subject matter experts attending Sea Air Space 2024 at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. They discussed software-centric, data-driven, and cloud-enabled applications with industry, government, and military attendees April 8-10.

This video contains footage of a live demo, where NIWC Atlantic personnel who were on-hand shared current efforts produced or under development including the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Metrics Dashboard and the Waterfront Management Application.

Hosted by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the United States and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League's mission of maritime policy, education and sea service support.