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Space Force Outlines Future Force Vision

March 22, 2023

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Key Takeaways

Space Force releases 104-page Objective Force 2040 vision.
Future Operating Environment 2040 document outlines space warfare evolution.
Documents focus on mission areas and needed capabilities for 2040.

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Strategic Implications

The Space Force's vision may indicate a shift towards more advanced space warfare capabilities, which could signal a significant investment in space technology and infrastructure. This development suggests that the US military is preparing for a more complex and contested space environment, which may have implications for the global balance of power.

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What Happened

Service Releases Objective Force 2040 And Future Operating Environment

The US Space Force has released its vision for its future force, outlining nearly a dozen mission areas and the types of capabilities that might be needed 15 years from now. The 104-page Objective Force 2040 document and the 68-page Future Operating Environment 2040 concept document aim to foster debate and discussion about the evolution of space warfare over the next 15 years. The release of these documents was reported by Defense Daily.

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