US intelligence chief raises concerns over Russian, Chinese pursuit of ASAT weapons

摘要

US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Dan Coats has expressed concern over what he described as the ongoing pursuit by Russia and China to develop anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons."Both Russia and China continue to pursue anti-satellite weapons as a means to reduce US and allied military effectiveness," said Coats on 13 February during a hearing of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, adding that these advanced weapons will probably reach initial operational capability "in the next few years".