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Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command’s deputy commander, talks March 5 during an Association of the U.S. Army event on Army space and integrated air and missile defense in Arlington, Va. The lack of a visible threat makes some believe that adversaries haven't weaponized space and behaving like they do in other warfighting domains, the Army general said.

March 5, 2020

Space no longer ‘benign’ due to growing threats

ARLINGTON, Va. — A March 5 Hot Topic at the Association of the U.S. Army took a closer look at space, the warfighting domain above land, sea and air that is increasingly crowded and filled with growing threats to the interests of the U.S. and its partners.

Feb. 28, 2020

Army SMDC commander discusses integration in space, missile defense

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army’s senior air defender discussed current and future developments in space and missile defense during the 25th annual Air, Space and Missile Defense Association luncheon Feb. 25. Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, delivered the luncheon’s keynote speech, addressing the importance of space and missile defense capabilities and furthering them through integration of systems and staff.

The Principals’ Board for the Combined Space Operations initiative came together in Ottawa, Canada, for their annual meeting this week to formally recognize the addition of France and Germany to the CSpO initiative.

Feb. 13, 2020

Combined Space Operations initiative welcomes France and Germany

OTTAWA, Canada — The Principals’ Board for the Combined Space Operations initiative came together in Ottawa, Canada, for its annual meeting this week to formally recognize the addition of France and Germany to the CSpO initiative. Participants also discussed the current and future space environment; coordinated policy, global operations and capabilities; and addressed challenges and opportunities that have arisen in the previous year.

Photo of German delegation visit to Vandenberg

Feb. 11, 2020

German delegation visits Vandenberg, discusses future space cooperation

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — German Air Force Lt. Gen. Klaus Habersetzer, Commander, Air Operations Command, German Federal Intelligence Service Maj. Gen. Werner Sczesny, Vice-President for Military Affairs, and German Air Force Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky, Director for Space Operations, visited space operators and facilities at Vandenberg AFB to discuss current multinational operations and future bilateral cooperation Feb. 5-6, 2020.

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Jan. 30, 2020

Army space embraces major changes as new battlefield emerges

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — After Capt. Robert Franchino attended the basic course for Army space cadre, the military intelligence officer was hooked. "It lit a fire," he said. "I was interested and engaged the entire time, and I just knew I wanted to be involved in space operations somehow in the military for the rest of my career." Now a space operations officer through U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense School's Functional Area 40 qualification course, Franchino said he's excited about the work.