World · East Asia & Pacific · 8 hrs ago

US intelligence warns China could disrupt satellites in orbit

US intelligence warns China could disrupt satellites in orbit

US intelligence warned that China is becoming more able to disrupt satellites in orbit.

The warning concerns China and satellites operating in space, but gives no further details.

It does not say how China might disrupt them or identify any specific satellites.

Military systems can be costly and difficult to replace once deployed.

Space-based assets are among the military technologies that can affect strategy and global stability.

The warning highlights a potential risk to satellites, but gives no details on what happens next.

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