View Escalation and Deterrence in the Second Space Age By Todd Harrison, Zack Cooper, Kaitlyn Johnson, Thomas G. Roberts PublishedOctober 3, 2017 The second space age is more diverse, disruptive, disordered, and dangerous than the first. This report discusses the threats to U.S. space systems, deterrence theory in the space domain, and findings from a space crisis exercise.
View Bringing the Air Force into its Centennial By Heather Wilson PublishedOctober 5, 2017 Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke at CSIS on October 5, 2017, outlining the service’s priorities for its major acquisition efforts over the next three decades.
View U.S.-China Competition in Outer Space By Todd Harrison, Zack Cooper, Brian Weeden PublishedNovember 6, 2017 In this podcast, CSIS experts Todd Harrison and Dr. Zack Cooper along with Secure World Foundation’s Dr. Brian Weeden talk about the changes in the space domain since the end of the Cold War and China’s expanding capabilities, describe how the proliferation of space technology has impacted other countries in the Indo-Pacific, and assess the implications for international cooperation in space exploration.
View Is Congress Creating a Military Space Corps? By Todd Harrison PublishedNovember 8, 2017 The House and Senate’s NDAA compromise has not expressly allowed for a Space Corps to be created, but it has made significant change in the organization of Air Force space assets and crew.
Explore this Topic U.S. Space Launch Vehicles 101 This 101 piece gives a brief overview of operational, or soon-to-be operational, launch vehicles developed by American companies, sometimes with government aid.
Jun21 Integrating Strike and Defense Adversary missile forces represent one of the most pressing threats to the power projection capabilities of the U.S. military. Ballistic, cruise, and air defense missile systems can be used to hold U.S. bases and platforms at risk and deny the U.S. military access to and freedom of action within contested areas.
Explore this Topic U.S. Air Force Bombers 101 What bomber aircraft does the United States Air Force have in its arsenal and what are their capabilities?
Explore this Topic Stealth Aircraft 101 Stealth capabilities have significantly impacted the way in which the U.S. Military operates. This 101 feature explores the fundamentals of stealth as a strategic capability for any military.
Explore this Topic U.S. Air Force Fighter/Attack Aircraft 101 A brief overview of the Fighter/Attack aircraft currently in the inventory of the U.S. Air Force, including airframe specs, fiscal data, and mission characteristics.
Explore this Topic U.S. Air Force Helicopters 101 A brief overview of the helicopters currently in the inventory of the U.S. Air Force, including airframe specs, fiscal data, and mission characteristics.
