The nation's newest military branch will focus on defense in space as adversaries, such as China, grow their anti-satellite systems and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
"We absolutely believe we will save money," said Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. DT Thompson. Other military departments are looking into a similar approach, another Space Force officer said.
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