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America's not ready for the consequences of space warfare

Axios·October 15, 2026·1 min read
America's not ready for the consequences of space warfare

Space warfare would cripple the global economy by disrupting satellites for financial transactions and navigation, and hinder U.S. military missions. China has advanced with robotic-armed satellites and blinding lasers, while Russia may deploy an orbital nuclear weapon threatening all satellites. AEI's Todd Harrison warns civilian and commercial space infrastructure could be attacked in future conflicts.

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