China Practices Space Combat with US, Warns Space Force General

amsterdam - China's space warfare capabilities highlighted by US Space Force General during defense conference in Arlington. Concerns raised over satellite threats in space.

China's Space Warfare Capabilities Highlighted

The US Space Force General raised concerns over China's space warfare capabilities during a defense conference in Arlington.

Observation of Space Objects

• Five objects observed in synchronous rotation by Space Force.
• Three experimental Chinese satellites and two unidentified objects were among those observed.

China's Space Program Secrecy

China maintains secrecy around its space program, prioritizing 'security interests in space' since 2019.

Capabilities of China in Space

• China developing skills in jamming satellite signals, blinding spy satellites with lasers, and maneuvering satellites.

The US Space Force General emphasized the evolving strategic environment, expressing concerns over the narrowing gap in capabilities between nations.

US Response

The US currently lacks a program to neutralize enemy satellites but is believed to have the ability to deploy such systems rapidly.