Hegseth Outlines Pentagon Plans to Develop Cislunar Military Systems
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the department is studying how future combat technologies may change, including projects for military systems near the Moon.
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the US military is studying possible scenarios for how future combat technologies may evolve, including cislunar space, according to Kommersant.
Hegseth said areas of study include developing military systems in the space around the Moon, though no details on specific programs or timelines are yet available.
The statement came amid growing interest in cislunar space for military-strategic purposes and the shaping of future military doctrines.
Broader Context
The Pentagon regularly conducts analyses of future technologies, encompassing space and cyber domains, as it extends its focus beyond low-Earth orbit.
No official comments from other states had been issued regarding the remarks.
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