The U.S. Army is drafting a new space policy to serve as the umbrella for updated space strategy, doctrine, acquisitions, and operational planning. The existing policy, Army Regulation 900.1, last updated in 2011, is being overhauled due to evolving threats in the space domain. The revised policy is expected to be published by summer 2026.
Brig. Gen. Donald Brooks of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) emphasized that the Army’s current focus is on counterspace capabilities, particularly electronic warfare and counter-communications—tools to disrupt adversary use of space-based assets.
Key efforts include:
- Creation of Theater Strike Effects Groups (TSEGs):
The first TSEG will be activated under Indo-Pacific Command by October 2027 to lead Army space operations, with a future group planned for Europe. - Shift in Force Structure:
Two existing space control companies in the 1st Space Brigade will be deactivated and reactivated under the TSEG to align with the new operational focus. - Advancement in Capabilities:
The Army is exploring counter-surveillance, navigation warfare, and high-altitude operations, including adapting existing technologies like laser weapons to disrupt enemy satellites. - Deployment of TIGS V2 Jammers:
The Army has fielded five Tactical Integrated Ground Suite Version 2 systems, portable jammers that provide mobile, flexible electronic warfare support.
The overall strategy is to offer modular, scalable counterspace tools, enabling commanders to tailor responses based on mission needs. SMDC’s long-term vision is to make these systems as compact and power-efficient as possible for ease of deployment in contested environments.
