The domain is evolving faster than ever and the challenges ahead are serious. China and Russia are not standing still. China has dramatically expanded its on orbit presence. And Both [China and Russia] continue to test and develop dedicated space combat capability. This is not a future threat, it is a present one. And the posture must reflect that reality. The Space Force FY27 budget request of 71 billion, up roughly 40 billion in FY26, is a recognition of that threat. (14:39–14:45)
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Asserts that China and Russia are testing and developing space combat capabilities.
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