March 26, 2026 Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command.
Sept. 22, 2025 War Department continues nuclear modernization In light of the changing global security landscape, the War Department is considering how to approach modern-era deterrence differently, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Brandon Parker, director of global operations at Strategic Command.
March 18, 2025 Stratcom focuses on nuclear triad modernization Nothing provides national power more than a modernized nuclear triad and nuclear command and control, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said during a defense conference in Washington.