So what’s the problem? CRS says “these weapons might provide the United States with more capability than it needs under most circumstances.” It also discounts the Air Force position that launching conventional missiles from either coast would eliminate possible “misunderstandings.” Their only value, says CRS, might stem from a need for quick response and, its analysts ask, is that worth the risk? Sounds like the CRS reaction is not mixed at all.
Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence highlights the importance of cyber and electromagnetic spectrum superiority in modern warfare at an CSIS event on March. 20. The spectrum is crucial to conducting long-range attacks and securing the narrative and information flow.