A satellite CEO has warned that Russia and China’s hypersonic missile programmes are driving a need for space‑based defence, saying that space‑based systems could detect and track incoming missile threats and intercept them either from land or space.
In a statement reported by CNBC, the CEO explained that space‑based platforms would be able to identify missile launches early and monitor their trajectories, providing a critical advantage over traditional ground‑based detection systems.
Russia and China have both announced new hypersonic missile capabilities, which are faster and more manoeuvrable than conventional ballistic missiles, raising concerns about the effectiveness of existing defence measures.
Space‑based detection offers earlier warning and broader coverage, potentially allowing interceptors to engage threats before they reach their targets.
The CEO’s comments underscore the growing importance of space assets in national security and the need for continued investment in space‑based defence technologies.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>