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

NIWC Atlantic Naval Data and Artificial Intelligence Workshop

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic

Nov. 22, 2024 | 4:42

This video shows the annual Naval Data and AI Workshop, hosted by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. This workshop is 1 of only 3 data and AI events within the Navy. The NIWC Atlantic workshop is unique in that it limits guests to only civilian government employees and military members.

The 2024 workshop took place November 20-22 and the theme was "Speed to Mission". Brilliant minds from across the Navy and Marine Corps came together to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and data analytics.

This 3 day workshop fostered collaboration among scientists, engineers, and military personnel, driving advancements in data-driven decision-making.During the workshop participants problem-solved creative ways to leverage data and AI that prepares the Navy for the "future war" today.