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Space Force creates $981 million pool to address critical simulator shortages

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Gen. Greg Gagnon, head of Space Force Combat Forces Command, said key mission areas face a serious shortage of simulators needed to train Guardians. The new $981 million procurement pool is intended to expand access to training capabilities across the service.

Discovered 2026-07-31T13:05:48.265314-07:00 | 2026-07-31T13:05:48.265314-07:00

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  • The simulator shortfall affects training capacity in multiple key Space Force mission areas, according to the service’s combat forces chief.
  • The $981 million pool signals a substantial procurement effort focused on closing gaps in synthetic training infrastructure and capability availability.

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