The United States is analyzing intelligence that Russia has the capability of an anti-satellite weapon. The White House says there is no operational weapon and that such technology cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. But National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the threat is still “troubling.” Kirby confirmed U-S intelligence after the Republican […]
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U.S. analyzing Russian anti-satellite weapon intelligence
The United States is analyzing intelligence that Russia has the capability of an anti-satellite weapon. The White House says there is no operational weapon and that such technology cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. But National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the threat is still “troubling.” Kirby confirmed U-S intelligence after the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee issued a vague security warning this week.