Insights from the Schriever Wargame Could Influence Space Force’s Future
The Schriever Wargame, concluding on Thursday, promises to significantly influence the future capabilities of the Space Force.
Hosted over two weeks at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, the wargame brought together over 350 participants from the U.S. defense industry and allied military forces. The focus was on emerging technologies that might be crucial for space operations in the next decade, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.
Identifying Key Technological Needs for the Future
For the first time, the wargame pinpointed five hypothetical technology concepts essential for future operations. During a press briefing on Monday, Col. Shannon DaSilva, Commander of Space Delta 10, highlighted the focus on collaborative funding and development of these technologies. However, she withheld specific details about the capabilities due to classification requirements of certain nations. She mentioned that the identified missions involve space domain awareness and the creation of communication and collaboration tools not currently available.
“The aim was to delve into what could potentially be feasible for future investment talks and how we might integrate these with our allies,” DaSilva explained.
Shaping the Space Force’s Strategic Direction
The Space Force is currently defining its objective force design, which outlines the necessary missions and capabilities for the next 10 to 15 years. Insights from this year’s Schriever Wargame will contribute to this strategic plan, particularly in terms of international partnerships and decisions related to system interoperability, policy, and acquisition strategies.
Upon completion of the wargame, an evaluation report will be drafted and shared with allied nations, detailing the lessons learned and seeking feedback, as stated by DaSilva.
“This is the first occasion we are issuing such a report. We aim to better formalize our wargame processes moving forward,” she stated.
Towards a More Globally Focused Wargame
DaSilva also noted the ongoing efforts to make the Schriever Wargame less centered on the U.S. By 2027, the Space Force intends for all participating countries to collaboratively set the objectives and scenarios of the wargame.
“The goal is for all participating nations to collectively establish the wargame’s objectives, focusing on testing operational concepts that have a broader international perspective,” she remarked.
Additionally, there is consideration for hosting future wargames outside the U.S., although challenges remain due to the majority of the gaming infrastructure being located within the country.
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