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U.S. intelligence assesses that China could deploy directed-energy weapons in orbit before the end of the decade. The report points to a potential expansion of military capabilities in space, though the article provides no further details on the systems or timeline.
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U.S. intelligence assesses that China could deploy directed-energy weapons in orbit before the end of the decade. The report points to a potential expansion of military capabilities in space, though the article provides no further details on the systems or timeline.
Ukraine says its military Starshield service has returned to normal and denies misusing Starlink’s commercial service, after Elon Musk accused it of violating the satellite network’s terms in connection with deadly drone strikes. The dispute puts renewed focus on the role and limits of commercial satellite connectivity in wartime operations.
Space Systems Command awarded BAE Systems a contract to design and demonstrate radio-frequency terminals for a space-based data layer. The award sits within a broader Space Force acquisition portfolio estimated at $21 billion for ground systems, communications networks and software supporting satellite operations and space-threat tracking.
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review places space alongside land, sea and air as a warfighting domain, marking a shift in how the government frames orbital security. The next challenge is turning that vocabulary into a playbook for military operations and capability priorities.
The article argues that American forces must be prepared to fight and win across every theater, raising readiness for conflict in space as a central concern. It provides no further detail on specific capabilities, plans or policy measures.
Cosmos 2612 came dangerously close to ICEYE-X36, according to an analysis by Christophe Bosquillon. The article examines the Russian rendezvous and proximity operation, the Western response and what the episode may mean for NATO deterrence in space.
Ukrainian officials have rejected Elon Musk’s allegation that the military used Starlink for offensive drone strikes in violation of the service’s terms. Kyiv argues commercial Starlink’s limitations prevent its use for medium- and long-range strikes, keeping the dispute focused on how the satellite network is being used in the war.
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