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U.S. Army Targets Adversary ISR Satellites as Part of Space Superiority Push

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The U.S. Army is developing space-superiority capabilities focused on countering adversary intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, while also pursuing what Col. Joe Mroszcyck described as “stratospheric warfare.” The effort signals a broader role for Army forces in contested space and near-space operations.

Discovered 2026-08-13T13:34:47.467249-07:00 | 2026-08-13T13:34:47.467249-07:00

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  • Countering adversary ISR satellites would directly affect the ability to collect intelligence and support military operations from orbit.
  • The Army’s inclusion of “stratospheric warfare” broadens the operational focus beyond traditional space systems into the near-space environment.
  • The initiative underscores the growing importance of offensive and defensive space capabilities in military planning.

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