US military will do 'space-based logistics' in 'our lifetimes': Caine

As the U.S. military expands its capabilities for space operations, the department will be looking at not just weapons, but also how space can be used for logistics and support.

Military logistics is the practice of maintaining, supplying, and moving U.S. forces and equipment all over the globe. U.S. Transportation Command leads the military’s logistics practices, and doing it amid enemy threats, or in a contested environment, adds to the complexities of the mission.