The War Zone
• Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Space Force signals tougher posture as China builds out reconnaissance constellation
The head of Space Force Combat Forces warned the U.S. “can’t run away from a bully forever,” signaling a more offensive posture in response to China’s rapidly expanding spy-satellite fleet. The remark underscores a shift toward contesting adversary capabilities in orbit and preparing for more assertive space operations and doctrine.
