WASHINGTON \u2014 The U.S. Space Force is standing up several new mission-focused acquisition units as it pushes to speed delivery of satellites, launch services and other space systems needed to counter China and Russia.<\/p>\n
Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, head of the Space Systems Command, said the restructuring \u2014 centered on \u201cSystem Deltas\u201d that pair acquisition officers with operational commanders \u2014 is progressing at a fast pace.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the next two months, you\u2019re going to see us finish out standing up those Systems Deltas and really tightening that connection with the Mission Deltas and the warfighter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Garrant spoke with SpaceNews from the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance (AMOS) Conference in Hawaii.<\/p>\n
More \u2018System Deltas\u2019 activated<\/p>\n
The Space Force launched its first pilot System Deltas in late 2023, but Garrant\u2019s command has been adding new ones in quick succession this summer. Units focused on missile warning, space-based sensing, space domain awareness, and training infrastructure have all been activated in recent months.<\/p>\n
The service expects to have as many as 10 operational by year-end, covering critical areas such as satellite communications, combat power, assured access to space, and position, navigation and timing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a lot of excitement from the organizations, a lot of esprit de corps,\u201d Garrant said, describing momentum behind the changes.<\/p>\n
Acquisition-operations link<\/p>\n
System Deltas consolidate program managers, engineers, and contracting staff who once worked in separate offices. Each unit is led by a colonel who coordinates directly with a Mission Delta counterpart in Space Operations Command, the service\u2019s operational arm.<\/p>\n
The goal is to cut bureaucratic seams that historically slowed acquisitions and sometimes produced systems that didn\u2019t fully meet operational needs. \u201cIt\u2019s really allowed the PEOs to be very strategic and focused while still executing their programs,\u201d Garrant said, referring to program executive officers.<\/p>\n
The stand-up of these new units highlights the service\u2019s shift toward preparing for real-world space conflicts, not just supporting other branches.<\/p>\n
Workforce pressure<\/p>\n
The reorganization comes as SSC is also slimming its headquarters after losing about 14% of its civilian workforce in Trump-mandated cuts, including 450 Space Force acquisition staff. Contracting offices were disproportionately affected, creating delays in some awards.<\/p>\n
Garrant said the command is restructuring to ensure program offices get the contracting officers they need, even as headquarters becomes leaner. His priority, he said, is to \u201cput resources back into the program offices, make the staff pretty lean, and really get us back into the role of policy and guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Space Force System Deltas currently active:<\/p>\n
2 Initial System Deltas (December 2023): Electromagnetic Warfare and Position, Navigation & Timing pilots<\/p>\n
System Delta 84 (July 10, 2025): Space Sensing<\/p>\n
System Delta 810 (July 10, 2025): Space-based Sensing & Targeting<\/p>\n
System Delta 85 (August 8, 2025): Space Domain Awareness\/Battle Management<\/p>\n
System Delta 81 (September 9, 2025): Operational Test & Training Infrastructure<\/p>\n
Space Force System Deltas planned activations:<\/p>\n
System Delta 88: Satellite Communications<\/p>\n
System Delta 89: Combat Power<\/p>\n
System Delta 831: Position, Navigation & Timing<\/p>\n
System Delta 80: Assured Access to Space<\/p>\n
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