GAO identifies space security coordination gaps

The Department of Defense’s space operations and other activities, including exercises, are aimed at deterring and preparing for potential conflict. DOD emphasizes that collaborating with the nation’s allies and other partners is critical to achieving its goals.

A Government Accountability Office review has found that DOD collaborates closely with allies and partners but has trouble carrying out the work.

For example, the U.S. Space Force doesn’t have enough people in some units to plan and execute activities with allies and partners. Also, some DOD organizations have overlapping responsibilities for this work, which has caused confusion.

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