China's Space Capabilities Challenge US Dominance, DIA Report States
Summary
China’s rapid expansion of military and strategic space capabilities is challenging US dominance, according to a new Defense Intelligence Agency report. The report says China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are developing tools to disrupt or destroy satellites, raising risks for US and allied space systems.
Key Points
- The US Defense Intelligence Agency says China’s space capabilities are rapidly expanding and challenging American dominance in space.
- China is building satellite surveillance, anti-satellite weapons, jamming, cyber and laser technologies that could threaten US and allied systems.
- The report says China’s launch activity, satellite count and Beidou navigation network have grown sharply in recent years.
- The DIA warns that China could use anti-space capabilities in a Taiwan conflict and that cooperation with Russia may further increase future threats.
