Thread by @US_SpaceCom

Live @ACScowcroft: GEN James Dickinson, #USSPACECOM Cdr: It is important to understand that in the space domain, our pacing challenge remains China. China has developed and fielded #ASAT weapons as a way to erode the superiority of our space systems...

Russia remains a persistent threat to our interests in space. Russia, like China, possesses sophisticated lasing and jamming capabilities, but most concerning is their development and testing of ground-based #ASAT weapons.

What’s unique in this UCP – and unique for the new
#USSPACECOM – is that our directives encompass more than just the traditional space supporting functions. #USSPACECOM has UCP-directed protect & defend responsibilities where we are supported by the other CCMDs & mission partners

In my testimony to Congress, I mentioned our mission execution strategy. It gives us the broad
framework we will use in our roadmap to Full Operational Capability. @ACScowcroft

We’ll get to FOC through three lines of effort:

Countering Competitor Influence;
Strengthening Relationships and Attracting New
Partners;
& Building and Maintaining a Competitive
Advantage

We will counter competitor influence by enhancing our
understanding of the space operational environment, to include what is occurring and when, as well as what we believe to be the intent of those engaged in such actions. @ACScowcroft

Responding to #Russia Nov 15, 2022 Nudol - #USSPACECOM detected, characterized & provided necessary information to our National leadership - thanks to the hard work of our talented servicemembers, civilians and contractor workforce. @ACScowcroft