Space "weapons" will help resist Russia and China: it will be spent $ 2.4 trillion on it

The US wants to pump their military and space industry. US President Joe Biden proposed to allocate $ 773 billion to military defense in 2023, of which almost $ 30 billion will go to military-cosmic programs, Defense News reports. For the military-cosmic industry (CCS), it is a record amount and it is 1. 5 times higher than it was allocated for US space development 2 years earlier.

Such an increase in financing indicates the recognition of the importance of growing space military systems for US national security. Satellite tracking systems are critical for safety and for successful wars against aggressors. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dispelled any doubts among politicians and military about the need for countries to maintain strong defense, analysts say. Worldwide expenditures around the world have been exceeding $ 2.

1 trillion around the world, and, according to forecasts, they will exceed $ 2. 4 trillion this year. However, not everyone considers this budget sufficient. Experts from the analytical company Deloitte claim that although the CCS is undergoing strong growth at the expense of investments and demand for them by both commercial and military customers, but there are many problems that the states need to solve urgently.

Experts claim that the US should accelerate the development of new technologies and opportunities in space in order not to keep up with its potential opponents - China and Russia. They also call for greater cooperation between the government and the private sector, as well as between various units and agencies in the sphere of space. On the other hand, some representatives of the government and industry have a positive assessment of the state of the US military-cosmic sector.

They indicate that the US has the most developed and powerful space infrastructure in the world. They also note the success of the new branch of the US space forces - which organizes, teaches, and equips space fighters to support and strengthen the military advantage in space. Here, Deloitte experts emphasize the role of private companies, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, which offer inexpensive and reliable launches of satellites into orbit.

Thus, it can be said that the US military-cosmic sector is in a state of dynamic development and transformation. His future depends on how the US can adapt to the changing geopolitical environment and use its competitive advantages in space. To do this, you need to maintain a balance between investment, innovation and cooperation in this strategically important industry.