A DIA report assesses China could deploy space-based directed-energy weapons (e.g., lasers/HPM) by the late 2020s, adding an on-orbit anti-satellite capability beyond existing ground-based dazzling/jamming. If realized, this would enable reversible (blinding/disruption) or potentially permanent damage to satellites, threatening ISR/comms constellations that underpin modern battlefield operations.
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DIA: China may field space-based directed-energy ASAT by late 2020s
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/space/u-s-intel-warns-chinas-space-based-directed-energy-weapons-could-soon-threaten-satellitesU.S. Intel Warns China’s Space-Based Directed Energy Weapons Could Soon Threaten Satellites