2023 Defense Conference Recap

October 19, 2023

Frank Calvelli, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition, and Integration, spoke on acquisition dynamics within the Air Force, including nine critical principles he has outlined for Space Acquisition. He emphasized the importance of the United States being well-equipped and prepared to protect its interests and those of its allies in space, or those depending on space. In the Great Power Competition, Mr. Calvelli highlighted that China remains a