US Army Outlines New ‘Space Vision’ for Ground Warfare

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U.S. Chief of Army Staff Gen. Randy George attends a joint briefing with his Indian counterpart, Manoj Pande (not pictured), during the 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs' Conference (IPACC) in New Delhi on Sept. 26, 2023. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. Army on Monday released new guidance for its commanders and staff, emphasizing the importance of space systems to future ground warfare while calling for an “urgent need” for more funding for space capabilities and personnel training.

The two-page document—titled “Army Space Vision Supporting Multidomain Operations”—was signed by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, and Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.