Overview

• Gen. B. Chance Saltzman emphasized the need for the U.S. Space Force to adopt commercial technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• The new strategy, released at the 39th Space Symposium, focuses on creating hybrid military-commercial architectures.
• Operational utility, cost-effectiveness, and rapid deployment are key criteria for evaluating commercial tech integration.
• The strategy includes efforts to enhance resilience and reduce risks by leveraging commercial systems.
• Saltzman highlighted the urgency of adapting to new models due to the evolving nature of space and military demands.