U.S. Urged to Boost Space Defense as China and Russia Weaponize Space
China and Russia have been militarizing space with anti-satellite weaponry for more than a decade, and the U.S. should move more quickly to develop advanced defensive and offensive capabilities in the futuristic domain.
A leading U.S. contractor has warned that China and Russia are transforming the space domain by weaponizing it with anti-satellite capabilities, urging the United States to ramp up its efforts to enhance defensive and offensive measures in response.
The call to action underscores the growing concerns over the weaponization of space and the need for the U.S. to adapt to the changing landscape of military capabilities in orbit.
Experts suggest that the strategic importance of space has escalated, with countries aiming to gain a competitive edge by developing technologies to target satellites, disrupting critical communication and reconnaissance networks.
As China upholds its aggressive stance in space, the pressure on the U.S. to bolster its space defenses has intensified, highlighting the evolving dynamics of warfare in the cosmos.
With the future of space warfare becoming increasingly complex, experts emphasize the necessity for the U.S. to swiftly advance its space defense capabilities to ensure its security and strategic interests amidst the changing narrative of space militarization.