US Space Force is set to install 24 satellite jamming stations capable of disrupting Russian or Chinese communications

The US military is installing modular state-of-the-art satellite jammers capable of disrupting Russian or Chinese communications, should the need arise. Even though the hardware is ground-based, the US Space Force will oversee installation and operation. The technology is already past prototyping. The military tested the system at two different locations earlier this year. The DoD allocated funds to build 24 remote installations, with 11 scheduled to deploy before the end of the year. This device is not a preventative measure against adversaries disrupting US communications. It’s the opposite. More

(Source: SatNews - Jul 25)