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Modern Warfare Increasingly Relies on Space Capabilities
The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have highlighted the growing importance of space in modern warfare. Commercial space capabilities, such as Starlink and satellite imagery, have played a significant role in these conflicts, enabling communication and navigation for military forces. However, the increasing reliance on space also creates new vulnerabilities, such as the risk of jamming or spoofing satellite signals. According to SpaceNews, the US and its allies must strengthen coordination with the commercial space sector, protect their space systems, and develop the means to deny adversaries the effective use of space.