US Military to Build Weapons to Battle China, Russia in Space: Document

Updated electronic capabilities are a key part of the U.S. strategy to deal with ‘cunning adversaries,’ according to the document.

Members of the newly activated U.S. Space Forces Korea (USSFK) stand in formation during the unit’s activation ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Dec. 14, 2022. Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs via U.S. Space Forces Korea

The U.S. military is developing weapons to counter China and Russia in space, according to a newly declassified document.

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) officials are working on weapons that will provide them with offensive capabilities in addition to assisting with defending against foreign attacks.