US Military Chief Calls for Combat Readiness in Cislunar Space Around the Moon

On Wednesday, General Dan Caine, who heads the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the importance of preparing American forces for combat not only in Earth's orbit but also on the Moon, indicating a shift in potential conflict zones. Speaking at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference close to Washington, he urged the military to adapt now to ensure readiness for challenges "from the seabed to cislunar space." This came after the US officially recognized the deployment of weapons in space. Additionally, Lieutenant General Gregory Gagnon, in charge of the Space Force's Combat Forces Command, mentioned that the branch, created by President Donald Trump in 2019, is preparing for confrontations in both space and lunar territories as "humanity is advancing deeper into space."