The Intelligence: Out-of-this-world war
The Intelligence from The Economist
War in Space: Different Weaponry and Tactics
The use of direct ascent anti-satellite weapons in space leads to the creation of damaging debris that poses a danger to other assets. To avoid this, alternative methods like lasers, microwaves, jamming, dazzling, as well as close proximity satellite attacks are being explored. These tactics, including rendezvous and proximity operations, are concerning due to the risks involved, prompting a need to rethink traditional methods for potential space warfare.
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