Concern over the Kessler syndrome — in which destroying satellites creates an impenetrable field of debris that blocks all access to space — has generated considerable public opposition to anti-satellite weapons. Nevertheless, a number of countries, the People’s Republic of China foremost among them, continue to actively research, develop, and test both kinetic and nonkinetic anti-satellite capabilities. This has led to something of a miniature arms race, with geopolitical rivals rushing to field offensive anti-satellite capabilities alongside the defensive measures to counter them. The conventional wisdom appears to be that anti-satellite weapons represent a singular danger, as existing legal frameworks
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Proliferate, Don’t Obliterate: How Responsive Launch Marginalizes Anti-Satellite Capabilities
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Electromagnetic and High Power Microwave Directed Energy Weapons: The Key to Countering Drone Swarms and Satellite Threats
Introduction In recent years, the rising proliferation of drone technology and the increasing vulnerability of satellites have become significant concerns for national security. As traditional defense mechanisms struggle to keep up with these emerging threats, Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) offer a promising solution. In this article, we explore the potential of Electromagnetic and High Power …