Russia and China have prioritized the need to counter the United States in space and have succeeded in reducing US military effectiveness in this domain, the Defense Intelligence Agency said in a new report on Monday
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 12th February, 2019) Russia and China have prioritized the need to counter the United States in space and have succeeded in reducing US military effectiveness in this domain, the Defense Intelligence Agency said in a new report on Monday.
"Chinese and Russian military doctrines indicate that they view space as important to modern warfare and view counterspace capabilities as a means to reduce US and allied military effectiveness," the report said. "Beijing and Moscow will continue to see space as integral to winning modern wars. They are developing systems that pose a threat to freedom of action in space. Both will continue their efforts to enhance their space and counterspace capabilities, and better integrate them into their respective militaries."
