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Space Force publishes “Objective Force 2040” and “Future Operating Environment 2040” roadmap for threat-based scaling

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman released two foundational, threat-informed documents at the Space Symposium: “Future Operating Environment 2040” and “Objective Force 2040.” Together totaling about 160 pages, they outline nearly a dozen mission areas and a 15-year plan to expand the service for great-power competition.

Discovered 2026-04-15T08:34:58.387644-07:00 | 2026-04-15T08:34:58.387644-07:00

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  • The documents translate Space Force’s threat-informed operating assumptions into an explicit 15-year force roadmap (“Future Operating Environment 2040” and “Objective Force 2040”), signaling future mission priorities that will shape procurement and industrial planning.
  • For continuity on leadership direction, this blueprint follows the recent restructuring of senior military space responsibilities, including the appointment context tied to U.S. Space Command leadership changes.
  • It also comes as Space acquisition leadership and programs continue to align ahead of budget and personnel shifts, including preparations described around Air Force/space acquisition leadership transition.

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