The US Army is growing its space forces. They're already in combat.
The Army is expanding its space warfare ranks, with soldiers already deployed in the Middle East and more space troops expected next year.
The US Army is expanding its specialized military unit focused on space warfare. Currently involved in combat operations in the Middle East, the Army has established a dedicated branch for soldiers trained in satellite communications, navigation, and the ability to disrupt adversaries' use of space. Over 600 enlisted soldiers joined this new specialty this year, with plans to grow the workforce to around 1,700 soldiers by the end of next fiscal year.
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