US Space Force expands to Indo-Pacific amid growing North Korea missile threat



News US Space Force expands to Indo-Pacific amid growing North Korea missile threat Experts say new division largely ‘symbolic’ but future expansion may contribute to deterrence against North Korea Shreyas Reddy November 23, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The U. S. Space Force successfully launches the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) mission (June 2021) \| Image: U.S. Space Force (June 13, 2021) The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) launched a new Space Force unit on Tuesday as part of its efforts to strengthen “integrated deterrence” in the region, but experts see little beyond a “symbolic” show of force and say more remains to be done. Space Force is responsible for leading Washington’s defense operations in space, including the detection of ballistic missile launches and surprise missile attacks — an area where North Korea poses an increasing threat in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) launched a new Space Force unit on Tuesday as part of its efforts to strengthen “integrated deterrence” in the region, but experts see little beyond a “symbolic” show of force and say more remains to be done. Space Force is responsible for leading Washington’s defense operations in space, including the detection of ballistic missile launches and surprise missile attacks — an area where North Korea poses an increasing threat in the Indo-Pacific region. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US Space Force expands to Indo-Pacific amid growing North Korea missile threat

Experts say new division largely ‘symbolic’ but future expansion may contribute to deterrence against North Korea

Shreyas Reddy November 23, 2022

US Space Force expands to Indo-Pacific amid growing North Korea missile threat

The U. S. Space Force successfully launches the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) mission (June 2021) | Image: U.S. Space Force (June 13, 2021)

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) launched a new Space Force unit on Tuesday as part of its efforts to strengthen “integrated deterrence” in the region, but experts see little beyond a “symbolic” show of force and say more remains to be done.

Space Force is responsible for leading Washington’s defense operations in space, including the detection of ballistic missile launches and surprise missile attacks — an area where North Korea poses an increasing threat in the Indo-Pacific region.

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