US Space-Based Interceptors Require Protection from Adversaries

Experts warn that US space-based interceptors (SBI) will need to be defended from adversary attack. Patrick Binning, Todd Harrison, and Todd Stevens emphasized the importance of passive measures such as stealth technologies and active measures like laser attacks or maneuvering. Decoys can also be used to make interceptors expend prematurely. The development of SBIs highlights the need for protection from adversary kinetic, cyber, electronic jamming, and laser attacks.