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US military conducts first-ever live orbital dogfighting exercise

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The U.S. military has conducted its first “live fly” exercise simulating orbital dogfighting, testing the ability to maneuver persistently and at scale in space. The exercise reflects a shift toward operationalizing space-based maneuver and contesting control of the orbital environment.

Discovered 2026-09-09T08:05:03.628568-07:00 | 2026-09-09T08:05:03.628568-07:00

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  • The exercise signals a move from theoretical space-warfare concepts toward live operational training involving maneuver in orbit.
  • The stated emphasis on persistent, scalable maneuver highlights the growing importance of orbital agility in establishing the tempo of military operations in space.

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