Russia Advances in Space-Based Nuclear Anti-Satellite Capabilities
Senior Pentagon officials disclose Russia's development of a satellite designed to deploy a nuclear device, posing a significant threat to global satellite infrastructure.
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China, Russia space ‘militarisation’ could include nuclear weapon: US official • South China Morning Post
Pentagon space official affirms Russia seeking anti-satellite nuclear capability • Washington Examiner
Plumb: Russia developing satellite with a nuclear weapon • insidedefense.com
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