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DIA warns China and Russia are expanding military and dual-use space capabilities

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A new U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency assessment says China and Russia are expanding military and dual-use space capabilities as competition over access to and control of Earth’s orbital environment intensifies. The warning frames orbital security as an increasingly contested strategic domain.

Discovered 2026-10-27T17:04:40.602909-07:00 | 2026-10-27T17:04:40.602909-07:00

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  • The DIA assessment identifies expanding Chinese and Russian counterspace capabilities, underscoring the growing security stakes around access to and control of orbit.
  • The reported mix of military and dual-use systems makes the competition relevant across national security and commercial space activity.

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