Building Blocks for a New US Military Space Policy

10/03/2011
By Dr. Robbin Laird 10/03/2011 - The Administration has issued a thoughtful new military space policy.  At the heart of the new national security strategy is a stated objective of providing for improved U.S. space capabilities.  Although articulate, looking for achievements, which actually implement the new strategy, are a bit…

Leveraging Austerity: Recrafting Military Space

09/04/2009
The military budget under President Obama and Secretary Gates is dominated by the twin themes of Afghanistan and austerity. The focus on Afghanistan is shaping the strategic perspective for the Administration’s military strategy and austerity is re-shaping the defense portfolios. The power projection forces so dependent upon proprietary military space…