UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space

[Nevilledog]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53518238

The US and UK have accused Russia of testing a weapon-like projectile in space that could be used to target satellites in orbit.

The US State Department described the recent use of "what would appear to be actual in-orbit anti-satellite weaponry" as concerning.

Russia's defence ministry earlier said it was using new technology to perform checks on Russian space equipment.

The US has previously raised concerns about new Russian satellite activity.
But it is the first time the UK has made accusations about Russian test-firing in space. They come just days after an inquiry said the UK government "badly underestimated" the threat posed by Russia.

In a statement on Thursday, US Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-proliferation, Christopher Ford, accused Moscow of hypocrisy after it said it wanted arms control to be extended to space.

"Moscow aims to restrict the capabilities of the United States while clearly having no intention of halting its own counter-space programme," he said.

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[uponit7771]

1. Trump will thank Putin and ask for another

[Thomas Hurt]

2. We had the Star Wars program back in the day, maybe Donnie can go for a Star Trek program

His new vanity military branch can dust off the killer satellite tech and give it a go.

[underpants]

3. Only Space Force can save us now

Pew pew

[Wellstone ruled]

4. So that was what Puttie and

the Orange Dipshit discussed. BTW,Russia has had this capability for some time.