Space Force to Finalize Digital Training Environment Requirements by 2026

The U.S. Space Force is ramping up development of its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) program, aiming to finalize requirements in 2026 for enterprise-wide deployment. This cloud-based digital training environment prepares Space Force guardians for space warfare through realistic simulations of satellite operations, space domain awareness, and electronic warfare. Following successful demonstrations with 380 guardians at Space Flag exercises, the program leverages commercial acquisition pathways to accelerate capability delivery across the entire Space Force enterprise.