In space, the looming threat of a new arms race

In space, the looming threat of a new arms race Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2016 - Killer satellites, blinding lasers, sophisticated jammers: the world's military powers are quietly readying for a war in outer space - at the risk of fueling a dangerous new arms race. US military officials have in recent years sounded growing alarm about the potential vulnerabilities of their satellites, which underpin US military power. Initially, the reserve of the United States and ... more

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