Latest "Strategic-Command" stories

Meet the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command

The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks during the Striker Stripe event May 9, 2022, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. (Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan/Air Force)

General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization

"It’s going to take everyone to understand how to close the gap on supply chain management."

15 months ago

Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting

The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.

By Joe Gould and Courtney Albon

16 months ago

Pentagon again delays nuclear missile test amid Chinese drills near Taiwan

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

16 months ago

US Strategic Command chief: Sea missile cancellation opens ‘deterrence and assurance gap’

Amid U.S. Joe Biden’s plans to cancel the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear development program, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces warned lawmakers Monday he sees “a deterrence and assurance gap."

21 months ago

US Strategic Command now analyzes daily deterrence risks for all combatant commands

Adm. Charles Richard described the new process as vital in a world with multiple competitors.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago