India, March 27 -- The Commander of the U.S. Space Force says the Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence.
If that fails, the U.S. military is ready to fight and win, said Space Force Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, while testifying at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on strategic forces Wednesday.
He said threats continue to expand at a breathtaking pace and pose a risk to the joint force.
"These novel and unprecedented developments include China's robust counter-space weapons and space-enabled kill chains, Russia's reported pursuit of an on-orbit nuclear anti-satellite weapon and wide-ranging ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missile threats," Whiting said.
Despite the growing threats, the Unit...