The warnings came during a discussion at the annual Aspen Security Forum on Wednesday, where US military leaders highlighted the risks associated with the evolving space strategies of these two global powers.
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said the US is closely monitoring this Russian activity and will continue to take it seriously amid reports of Moscow reportedly developing a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable or destroy satellites.
Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): China's expanding use of technology to control dissent and its growing ability to attack satellite systems, control digital currencies and track individuals pose far deeper challenges for the West than Russian aggression.
Beijing [China], April 19 (ANI/Sputnik): China hopes that the US will remain committed to its promises regarding military actions in outer space, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
Brussels [Belgium], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton condemned Russia's anti-satellite missile system test, which led to the destruction of a satellite in low orbit.
Moscow [Russia], November 16 (ANI): Russia has successfully tested an anti-satellite system on Tuesday hitting the country's inoperative Russian satellite, stated Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu.
London [UK], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Russia's reported test of an anti-satellite missile, saying it demonstrates a complete disregard for safety and stability in space as the debris from the tests could put space activities at risk.
Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): The United States slammed Russia on Monday for reckless and dangerous action resulting in debris generated from an anti-satellite missile test allegedly conducted by Russia that forced the International Space Station's crew to take evasive action.
Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): The US has accused Moscow of conducting an anti-satellite missile test against one of its own satellites and stressed that it created over 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital debris, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to temporar
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a model of the anti-satellite missile system, which is seen as a symbol of national technological advancement, at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in the national capit
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Engineers' Day on Tuesday, the Department of Post launched a customized stamp on India's First Anti-Satellite Missile (A-SAT).