US Army Outlines New ‘Space Vision’ for Ground Warfare

The U.S. Army on Monday released new guidance for its commanders and staff, emphasizing the importance of space systems to future ground warfare while calling for an “urgent need” for more funding for space capabilities and personnel training. The two-page document—titled “Army Space Vision Supporting Multidomain Operations”—was signed by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, and Army Secretary Christine Wormuth. “Successful operations in and through the space domain will be critical to our success,” the document says. It outlines a vision for integrating space capabilities into all Army operations and activities....