US General Warns Russia May Be Developing Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon in Orbit

US general warns Russia may be developing nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit

The head of U.S. Space Command said the U.S. is "very concerned" that Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space to target satellites, warning such a move could disrupt global communications, GPS systems and daily life on Earth. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, the commander of U.S. Space Command,…

US Warns Russia May Deploy Nuclear Space Weapon, Threatening Satellites, Terrestrial Targets

Russia may deploy a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit that could disrupt global satellite systems and terrestrial electrical and electronic equipment, including its own.

Russia plans to put nuclear weapons in orbit for ‘space Pearl Harbor’

General Stephen Whiting, the head of US Space Command, says the Kremlin could cause mayhem by interfering with civilian aircraft and satellites

Horror as Russia 'plans nuclear weapon in space' that could cause global chaos

General Stephen Whiting, head of US Space Command, said America was 'very concerned' about Russian plans to put a nuclear weapon in space that would target satellites

Russia sparks horror 'space Pearl Harbor' fears with 'nuclear weapon plan'

The US is "very concerned" about Russia's plan, an official said.