U.S. Military Prepares for Lunar Combat, Says Trump’s Top Adviser

Gen. Dan Caine warns U.S. troops must be ready to fight around the moon as space warfare expands. Read the full story.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — National Harbor, Md. — Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has warned that U.S. troops must prepare for potential combat not only in Earth’s orbit but also around the moon, signaling a new era in military strategy.

Caine made the remarks during a speech at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, emphasizing the need for the U.S. military to adapt to a future where conflict could extend beyond terrestrial boundaries. He highlighted the importance of being prepared to “fight, endure and win” from the seabed to cislunar space.

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The U.S. Space Force, created by President Donald Trump in 2019, is now actively preparing for this new frontier. Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, head of the Space Force’s Combat Forces Command, stated that the force is focused on defending U.S. interests in space, including the area between high Earth orbit and the moon. This comes after recent revelations that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space, marking a significant shift in military capabilities.

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