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US Space Force to Field Satellite Jammers Targeting China
The US Space Force will deploy three remote jammers to counter over 510 Chinese reconnaissance satellites, enhancing defense with Meadowlands and Remote Modular Terminals systems.
- The US military plans to deploy two new jammers, Meadowlands and Remote Modular Terminal, to enhance counter-space capabilities against China and Russia, according to new Space Force data.
- Meadowlands is currently undergoing final training and is expected to be operational this fiscal year, as stated by the Space Operations Command.
- The Remote Modular Terminal is already in a limited early-use phase at undisclosed overseas locations and can be operated remotely, as confirmed by the Space Force.
- The Pentagon aims to convey that these systems are defensive and focus on addressing the growing technological threats from China and Russia, as outlined by Victoria Samson, director for Space Security.
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