U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe announced Friday (Jan. 8) that the U.S. Space Force is the 18th member of the intelligence system, a move designed to “break down” barriers to information sharing and help the intelligence system understand and analyze threats in space.
Ratcliffe announced Friday the designation of the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance components of the U.S. Space Force, according to Foxnews. These divisions are the intelligence component of the Space Force.
Ratcliffe said Friday, “This addition of the service reaffirms our commitment to protect the security and freedom of outer space in the interest of the United States.” “The U.S. force in space is stronger and more unified than ever before. Today, we welcome the Space Force to the intelligence system and look forward to the strength and wisdom of an unparalleled space security team.”
Ratcliffe said, “By sharing space-related information and intelligence, the U.S. intelligence system (IC) and the Department of Defense (DoD) enhance the integration and coordination of our intelligence activities to achieve the best possible results in mission execution.” “This move not only underscores the priority of space as an area of national security intelligence and military operations, but ensures interoperability, the development of future capabilities and operations, and a true sense of global strategic warning.”
The Space Force’s intelligence component is the first new organization to join the intelligence community since the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Office of National Security Intelligence joined the intelligence system in 2006.
There are reports that the U.S. Space Force was formed during President Trump‘s presidency and is a strong supporter of Trump.
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