By: John B. Sheldon for Space News
The Trump administration appears poised to push GCC countries toward integrating their disparate missile defense systems — all American-supplied — to create a more cohesive shield against missile threats from Iran and its regional proxies.
The geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet as the United States recalibrates its global strategy.
This strategic pivot carries profound implications not just for conventional U.S. military force posture throughout the globe, but for an often-overlooked dimension of allied security assistance: space. As Washington urges European and Middle Eastern partners and allies to shoulder greater security responsibilities, the implications for space-based capabilities demand our urgent attention. America’s reorientation creates a delicate balancing act in the Middle East, particularly among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
