US Military Prepares for Combat in Cislunar Space Around the Moon
· World · The Hindu, NDTV
The US military, under guidance from former President Donald Trump’s top military adviser, Gen. Dan Caine, has announced plans to prepare troops for potential combat in cislunar space—the region between Earth’s orbit and the moon. The Space Force’s Combat Forces Command highlighted that adversaries like China are actively advancing their capabilities in space, with Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon stating that the US must defend its interests as humanity expands into deeper space. The announcement follows the revelation that the US has deployed on-orbit space control weapons, marking a shift away from long-standing international norms prohibiting militarization of space. This development comes amid growing tensions over space security and raises concerns about a potential new frontier for armed conflict. The US has previously demonstrated satellite interception capabilities, but these were conducted from the ground against its own satellites; the new focus on cislunar space signals a broader st
Why it matters
The US military’s explicit preparation for combat in cislunar space escalates global tensions over space militarization and could prompt other nations, particularly China, to accelerate their own space defense programs. This move may also influence international treaties and agreements aimed at demilitarizing outer space, potentially leading to new diplomatic or legal challenges.
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