SPACECOM chief cites Army, Marines as models for expanding on-orbit warfighting exercises

SPACECOM chief cites Army, Marines as models for expanding on-orbit warfighting exercises

Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his “Apollo Maneuvers” exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and “spectrum maneuvering.”

Traditional surface war tactics moves to space

New Delhi: The Commander of the US Space Command, Gen. Stephen Whiting has warned that space must adopt manoeuvre warfare principles to maintain superiority in a contested domain. Speaking at the Space Mobility Conference on 28 January, 2026, he stressed that US forces are legally required to deter conflict, and if needed, fight and win in space, which begins at an altitude of 100 km above the surface of the Earth. Drawing parallels to the Ameri…