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Secure World Foundation: 13 countries are developing counterspace capabilities across five categories

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The Secure World Foundation’s 2026 assessment says counterspace capabilities are under development in 13 countries across five categories, as of February. It examines the distinction between protecting space assets and preparing to attack them, alongside implications for international law and nuclear command and control.

Discovered 2026-11-06T08:49:03.740350-08:00 | 2026-11-06T08:49:03.740350-08:00

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  • The assessment identifies counterspace development across 13 countries and five capability categories, offering a snapshot of the expanding security landscape in orbit.
  • Its focus on international law and nuclear command and control highlights how counterspace measures can bear on strategic stability as well as the protection of space assets.

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