Army Space and Missile Defense Command Archives

1st Space Brigade soldiers observe a U.S. Army Ranger raid during a large-scale combat scenario at the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Exercise 2024 at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, April 5-12, 2024. The exercise demonstrated how Army space operations integrate with cyber and special operation forces partners to enable the warfighter on the ground. (U.S. Army photo by Brooke Nevins)

Army to prioritize counterspace tech in future budget requests

“This year during program budget review, we included counterspace capabilities for the first time in our strategic priority list,” Col. Peter Atkinson said.

3 days ago By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Space Brigade on Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo., conduct a training exercise sweep of their assigned area on May 25, 2021. The training revolved around timely assembly of space related assets in unknown locations and the teams coordination, communication and combat training throughout the process.

Army stands up new career field for enlisted soldiers focused on space operations

The military occupation specialty 40D will focus on training soldiers to operate electronic warfare and other space-based capabilities.

May 2, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

A Czech Special Forces member provides ground support while U.S. Army Special Forces perform a static-line jump during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 5, 2022. Emerald Warrior is the largest joint special operations exercise involving U.S. Special Operations Command forces training for response to various threats above and below the threshold of armed conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)

Modern ‘triad’ aims to fill capability gap, help US military compete with adversaries

Officials believe the modern triad — combining space, cyber and special operations — will provide policymakers a key capability for deterring adversaries and preventing escalation.

Aug 8, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army’s cyber, space, SOF ‘triad’ seeks to complement nuclear triad with enhanced deterrence

The Army's new "triad" is working to integrate cyber, space and special operations capabilities for the joint force.

Oct 14, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau