According to Ryan Henry, the Quadrennial Defense Review will usher in development of a DOD-wide “spacepower theory” that will integrate space with the “other warfighting domains of air, land, and sea.” Henry offered this tidbit at a Washington conference last week. He did add that one key focus would be space situational awareness—sounds familiar. See our report on supremacy in space.
President Donald Trump signed legislation reopening the federal government late Nov. 12, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The move sets the stage for tens of thousands of defense civilians to return to work and guarantees troops will be paid in a few days’ time.


