Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

🇺🇸 Breaking Defense (US) —
Laser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunity

AI Summary

US Space Command highlights the risk posed by directed-energy, cyber weapons, and bombs targeting satellite communications hubs, which could disable large satellite constellations. Officials see strategic threats and opportunities in laser and cyber capabilities for space defense.

Directed-energy and cyber weapons, as well as bombs targeted on communications hubs, all have potential to disable large satellite constellations, said Lt. Col. Rick Zellman, deputy commander of US Space Command.

World Security Conflict AI & Tech space weapons directed-energy cyber warfare satellites US Space Command laser weapons security threats

Read original source →