BLUF
The US Space Force has now confirmed ‘space control weapons’ are in orbit to defend against threats from adversaries such as China and Russia. Specific details about the orbital systems remain undisclosed. New target tracking satellites.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concept of space control and orbital weapons, including their role in deterrence, space security, and the protection of military and satellite capabilities.
- Assess the strategic implications of growing space militarisation, including US concerns regarding Chinese and Russian space capabilities.
- Analyse emerging US aerospace and defence capabilities, including space-based missile defence systems, and their contribution to future military operations.
