If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force delivered a final public speech warning that a conflict extending into space would ensure no one could avoid the war zone. Meanwhile, the incoming Space Force chief has expressed skepticism regarding the concept of space privateers, suggesting that certain historical perspectives from Benjamin Franklin remain relevant today. These statements highlight contrasting strategic concerns during the leadership transition within the U.S. Space Force operational command.