The Defense Intelligence Agency says China is expanding its counter-space arsenal to include on-orbit systems. The DIA warns that China could use orbital directed-energy weapons to take down satellites by the end of the decade in a potential conflict with the United States.
WHO:The Defense Intelligence Agency
WHAT:The Defense Intelligence Agency warned that China is expanding its counter-space weapons capabilities to include orbital systems that could threaten satellites.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The potential weapons are part of China’s expanding counter-space arsenal for use in a potential conflict with the United States.
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