Major

Lucas J. 

Stensberg 

Joint Air Power Competence Centre
Subject Matter Expert

Major Stensberg is a space and cyber SME in the JAPCC’s C5ISR & Space branch, furthering the Alliance’s understanding of the two domains via concept development, exercises, wargames, doctrine, and training. Before this role, he served in the US Space Force’s Enterprise Talent Management Office, and prior to that, as a Cyber Operations Planner at Headquarters 16th Air Force. There, he aligned strategies with US Cyber Command and notably the newly stood-up US Space Command. Other previous assignments include Flight Commander of Tactical Communications for the 485th Intelligence Squadron, managing C4ISR capabilities for 29 partner nations and over 900 intelligence analysts, as well as Integrated Project Management supporting the 694th ISR Group in Osan, Republic of Korea. Major Stensberg commissioned as a Cyberspace Operations Officer in 2016 from the United States Air Force Academy. His formative years were spent undergoing cyberspace warfare training at Keesler Air Force Base.

Information provided is current as of March 2026

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The JAPCC AI Handbook

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Stensberg 
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Small Satellites with Large Exposure

How Does New Space Fare in Cyberspace?
By Maj 
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Stensberg 
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The Acceleration of the Decision Cycle Through Enhanced Connectivity
By Maj 
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