Military Commanders Praise Space Operations in Early War Efforts
Top US military commanders have praised the critical role of space operations in the early days of Operation Epic Fury, but details of the operations remain classified. According to Adm. Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, space superiority has been a key enabler in the fight, degrading Iranian capabilities and protecting American forces. Experts speculate that the operations may involve jamming Iranian satellite communications and other electronic warfare activities. The Space Force and SPACECOM have been preparing for such missions for years, and their role in the operation underscores the importance of achieving and maintaining space superiority. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.