The intelligence reportedly involves Russians wanting to put a nuclear weapon into space, according toABC News.
Apparently, Russia wants to put the nukes in space to possibly use against satellites.
Now, were not going to discount the idea that any threat to U.S. satellites should be taken seriously.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at the White House on February 14, 2024, in Washington, DC.Photo: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (Getty Images)
Our modern telecommunications infrastructure relies heavily on those satellites circling the globe.
But everything about this report seems underwhelming.
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As far as we know, its simply a desire they want to develop.
And its not at all clear why nuclear weapons would be necessary to kill American satellites.
Why not use conventional non-nuclear missiles?
Frankly, using a nuke sounds a little like sandblasting a dandelion.
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