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U.S. Space Command prioritizes new kinetic and non-kinetic ASAT 'space fires'

SPACECOM leadership publicly elevates 'integrated space fires' and 'counter-pLEO' as top FY29–33 priorities, implying development of new offensive anti-satellite options beyond currently acknowledged systems. The post also highlights directed-energy and cyber 'one-to-many' approaches aimed at degrading large LEO constellations, signaling a shift toward scalable ASAT effects rather than single-shot interceptors.

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