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Space Force Codifies First-Ever Space Warfighting Doctrine

The newly released framework outlines offensive and defensive operations, signaling a cultural shift toward a warfighting ethos and emphasizing the need for space superiority.

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Overview

  • The U.S. Space Force has published 'Space Warfighting – A Framework for Planners,' its first formal doctrine defining space warfighting operations and strategies.
  • The document introduces a unified lexicon and planning framework to guide training, education, and operational planning for guardians and joint force planners.
  • It details offensive operations like orbital strikes, space link interdictions, and terrestrial strikes, alongside defensive measures such as satellite escorting, hardening, and redundancy.
  • The framework underscores space superiority as critical for joint force success and aims to support funding and development of advanced space warfighting capabilities.
  • Service officials plan to integrate the framework into training programs at STARCOM while emphasizing responsible operations to minimize orbital debris and adhere to rules of engagement.