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Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

The Space Force shifts to contested space warfighting with new missile-defense prototypes and commercial augmentation in 2026, backed by nearly $40 billion funding.

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As the U.S. Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, the service faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting. Recent assessments from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s 2025 annual report underscore the challenge ahead. According to the report, “China is aggressively positioning itself as a global leader in space technology and exploration, seeking to reshape internation…

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Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.

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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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