US warns of 'space Pearl Harbor' risk due to Russia's plans to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
Kyiv • UNN
A US general warned of the risk of satellite destruction due to a Russian nuclear device in space. The Pentagon plans to spend $71 billion on space defense.
Russia may deploy nuclear anti-satellite weapons in orbit, posing a threat to global security and potentially leading to a "space Pearl Harbor." This was stated by the commander of the US Space Forces, General Stephen Whiting, in an interview with The Times, writes UNN.
Details
According to the general, Russia is considering placing a nuclear charge in low Earth orbit. Such a step could destroy or disable a significant portion of satellites.
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One explosion in space could potentially affect thousands of devices, leading to the loss of GPS, satellite internet, and mobile communications, and complicating the operation of military systems.
Violation of international treaties
The deployment of nuclear weapons in space contradicts the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. At the same time, the US notes that this does not stop Russia.
I will not talk about our sources and intelligence methods, but obviously, this is a report that concerns us very much.
Reaction of the US and allies
Against the backdrop of these threats, the US plans to increase spending on space defense to $71 billion per year. Allies are also advised to increase investment in this area.
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