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United States Space Force says US has weapons in orbit
Euronews.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The United States Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in orbit, capable of defending against hostile adversary actions using both kinetic and non-kinetic means for offensive and defensive purposes.
- Space control involves contesting and controlling the space domain to affect adversary capabilities, highlighting the strategic importance of space in modern military operations.
- The establishment of the US Space Force in 2019 aims to address growing threats from strategic competitors, particularly China and Russia, who are developing advanced space and counterspace capabilities.
- China views space as crucial for future conflicts, focusing on enabling long-range precision strikes and denying adversaries access to space-based information as part of its military modernization.
- Russia, despite funding and isolation challenges, remains a significant space actor, considering space supremacy a decisive factor in future warfare.
