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The agency said it needed funding to build a new type of satellite that can track missiles moving at hypersonic speeds.Summary
This article by Courtney Albon, writing for Defense News, makes the following points:
- The US Space Force is developing small orbital satellites that can track fast-moving enemy missiles.
- The satellites are part of the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking program.
- The US Space Force's ability to defend against threats from China and Russia depends on the speed of transitioning to new capabilities.
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Source Information:
- Article Source: https://www.defensenews.com/
- Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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