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Beijing and Washington prepare for military conflict extending into space

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China and the United States are equipping themselves for a potential new domain of conflict, developing hunter satellites and orbital weapons as military space operations rapidly evolve. The preparations signal that counterspace capabilities are becoming central to strategic competition between the two powers.

Discovered 2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00 | 2026-09-02T03:20:19.764212-07:00

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  • The emergence of hunter satellites and orbital weapons points to a widening military focus on space-based capabilities and counterspace operations.
  • Preparations by both Beijing and Washington indicate that strategic competition increasingly extends beyond Earth, with potential implications for satellite survivability and space-based military infrastructure.

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