Winning in space depends on accelerating the way capabilities are developed and delivered, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told thousands attending the Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 23. He emphasized that future superiority hinges on force design, system acquisition, and delivering tools Guardians can employ immediately.

Saltzman cited recent progress in GPS accuracy, which has improved by 40 percent through rapid upgrades, new tactics and testing in live operations. The same systems, he noted, guide everything from civilian navigation apps to B-2 bombers and precision munitions.

He pointed to the service's reduced timelines for fielding new satellites. "Over the last year, we launched two state-of-the-art GPS satellites," he said. "In the past, it took us almos

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