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international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unanswered Questions: Russia's Space-Based Nuclear Weapon Development"

The United States has warned Congress and European allies about new intelligence related to Russian attempts to develop a space-based nuclear weapon, posing a potential threat to international security. Russia has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of such a weapon, dismissing the U.S. warning as a "malicious fabrication" aimed at securing more Ukraine aid. The exact nature of the weapon remains unclear, but the potential threat to satellites could disrupt global communications, surveillance, and command and control systems.

via Reuters|

#intelligence #international-relations #international-threat

world1 year ago•2 min saved

"US Raises Alarm Over Russian Space-Based Nuclear Weapon Threat"

The United States has informed Congress and its European allies about Russian advances on a new space-based nuclear weapon designed to threaten America's satellite network. The weapon, if deployed, could potentially destroy civilian communications, surveillance, and military operations. Concerns have been raised about Russia potentially abandoning the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, which bans orbital nuclear weapons. While the launch of the antisatellite weapon does not appear imminent, there is a limited window of time to prevent its deployment.

via The New York Times|

#outer-space-treaty #russia #satellite-network