Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace

In his final public address as Space Force chief, Gen. Chance Saltzman laid out a stark directive for military space strategy. According to SpaceNews, Saltzman emphasized three key priorities: establishing combat credibility, building stronger international partnerships, and accepting realistic constraints on defense procurement reform. His message signals an institutional shift toward preparing for potential conflict in space as a contested domain.

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