Leaders from U.S. Space Force commands and space partners and allies participated in U.S. Central Command theater space forum at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 15-17, 2023. Credit: U.S. Space Force

WASHINGTON — Several military allies of the United States in the Middle East have expressed interest in creating their own space forces, and have sought advice from the U.S. on how to accomplish this goal, Col. Christopher Putman, commander of U.S. Space Forces Central, said March 27.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...