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China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ with satellites as it ramps up space capabilities: US Space Force

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 2 developments

By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is practicing “dogfighting” satellites as part of its expanding capabilities in space, according to the United States Space Force, which warned that Washington’s key rivals are closing the technology gap as space becomes increasingly critical to securi…

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says

    Headline from Military Times ·

  2. Newest

    China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ with satellites as it ramps up space capabilities: US Space Force

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Military Times

    China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    A Space Force spokesperson said the demonstration occurred in 2024 and involved five Chinese satellites.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Space Force Warns China Now Practicing ‘Dog-Fighting’ With Space Satellites (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    China has been practicing dogfighting maneuvers with its satellites in space, a senior space force official said Tuesday.

  3. Breaking Defense

    5 Chinese satellites practiced 'dogfighting' in space, Space Force says (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    Space Force leaders are sharpening their rhetorical swords regarding the service's need to build space warfighting chops.

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ with satellites as it ramps up space capabilities: US Space Force (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is practicing “dogfighting” satellites as part of its expanding capabilities in space, according to the United States Space Force, which warned that Washington’s key rivals are closing the technology gap as space becomes increasingly critical to securi…

  5. Insider

    China is testing experimental 'dogfighting' satellites in space, US general says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    China's experimental Shiyan satellite program has long been the source of speculation, especially as the country's rivalry with the US grows.

  6. Legal Insurrection

    Space Force Warns That China Practices 'Dogfighting' With Satellites (opens Legal Insurrection)

    Published

    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    China has been reported to be actively stalking American space satellites.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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