The United States Space Force is working to integrate space capabilities across global operations in an era of strategic competition with peer adversaries. The challenges in Europe and Africa are particularly complex, from supporting NATO allies and Ukraine to countering regional threats in Africa, all while developing space capabilities with partner nations. Brigadier General Jacob Middleton, the Commander of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Afri...

The National Reconnaissance Office is leading one of the most ambitious architectural transformations in intelligence history. In the last two years, the NRO has deployed more than 200 satellites. This increases both mission performance and architectural resilience in the face of growing threats around the world. As the Deputy Director of the NRO and Commander of the Space Force Element to the NRO, Maj Gen Christopher Povak serves two vital ro...

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The Air & Space Forces Association National Convention will take place on September 20–21, 2025, at National Harbor, Maryland, and will be offered in a fully hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. This annual event, held under the AFA’s Bylaws, brings together delegates and members from across the country to engage in key business sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants will vo...

AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides first-class professional military development, facilitates sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power. The 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference will be held September 22-24 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.