‘Killer satellites’ beware: Japan unveils first space defense guidelines

China warns against Japan's 1st space defense guidelines

China on Tuesday warned against Japan's first guidelines set out the previous day to enhance its defense in outer space, opposing the move as "an excuse for its military expansion." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters that Japan and the United States are cooperating to strengthen space defense…

China says Japan’s space defence guidelines ‘threaten security and stability’

Tokyo’s new strategy cites Chinese and Russian development of military capabilities in space as a reason for boosting defence.

Japan Releases Guidelines for Stronger Space Defense as It Looks to Protect Its Satellites from Adversaries

The Defense Ministry unveiled on Monday its first-ever guidelines for space defense, meant to lay out the direction for strengthening these defenses. The guidelines clearly state that satellites operated by the Self-Defense Forces will be fully protected, as well as that companies will be ensured safe use of space.

‘Killer satellites’ beware: Japan unveils first space defense guidelines

The guidelines outline plans to protect Japanese satellites, while promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors on cutting-edge tech.