The War You Can't See: America's Space Weapons in Iran

Not all wars are fought with missiles and airstrikes; part of the battlefield takes shape in satellite orbit.

In a video report, the Wall Street Journal has taken a rare look at the electronic warfare complex of the United States Space Force in the state of Colorado; where a collection of electronic warfare systems of this force is displayed. According to this report, these systems play a key role in protecting American forces and disabling enemy satellites in different parts of the world.

In this video, there is a conversation with "Guardians"; This word is the official title of the members of the US space force and means "Guardians". They have taken equipment abroad and supported operations in Venezuela and Iran. One of them, Technical Sergeant Joshua Lomax, says that only a few hours after the end of his mission in Venezuela, in which he created a protective fence around American forces by disrupting satellites, he had only 72 hours to pack his equipment and leave for the Middle East; The region where America started the war with Iran shortly after. He describes the experience as "very intense" and says everyone was completely sober.

Why is this video important at this point?

The publication of such content by a reputable American media, in the context of the ongoing tension over the Strait of Hormuz and the war with Iran, is not just a technical report. This report shows how America uses electronic and space warfare tools to control the battlefield and protect its forces; Tools that are less seen, but can affect field equations and information.

The purpose of this project is to raise awareness. When news of war, attack, and maritime tension breaks out every day, knowing what tools the main actors have and how they use them helps to better understand the situation and keeps the audience from getting caught up in the daily headlines.