U.S. Intelligence: China Could Put Laser Weapons in Space by 2030

Defense Intelligence Agency report warns that China could deploy space-based laser weapons by 2030, adding to its existing earthbound energy weapons. The report, titled 'Challenges to Security in Space,' includes a rare image of China's newly developed reusable spaceplane. While the U.S. is preparing for this development, some experts doubt the timeline. China has been less secretive about its progress in directed-energy weapons, and has criticized the U.S. report as alarmist. The U.S. Space Force emphasizes the need for survivability in its space architecture, given the constant threat of attacks.