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Epic Fury Losses Drive Investment in Ground-Based Space Operations
The Space Force is investing in distributed operations and electronic warfare capabilities following the loss of space-based assets during Operation Epic Fury. According to Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel, the service plans to build four new space operations centers in the US and establish tactical electronic warfare centers both domestically and abroad. The Air Force’s fiscal 2027 budget includes $1 billion for these efforts, which are part of a broader push to enhance the service’s space electromagnetic warfare capabilities. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.