Western Militaries Seek Ways To Establish Space Superiority

lasers in space

EOS plans to test high-power lasers for nonkinetic, anti-satellite use.

Credit: Electro Optic Systems
"Counterspace” is becoming a buzz word for Western defense planners grappling with the increasing likelihood of combat in space. As Russia and China deploy a widening variety of terrestrial and space-based technologies that can threaten the spacecraft of other countries, Western military officials...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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