A Reuters investigation reveals accelerating development of maneuverable satellites, spaceplanes, and weapons by the US and China as they brace for potential space warfare. Key examples include China's June spaceplane releasing a satellite to loop around another craft, and a US-UK joint operation near a suspected Chinese satellite last year.
US Space
Force General Chance Saltzman warned of China's rapid advances in ground- and
space-based threats, while both nations shift toward viewing satellites as
active combat platforms amid expanding fleets and complex maneuvers.