US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China after unveiling anti-satellite jammer network

The US Space Force has revealed its plan to deploy jammers designed to disrupt satellite signals in the Indo-Pacific, prompting warnings that it could escalate into an “electronic warfare battle” with China when Donald Trump returns to office.

Kelly Hammett, director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, said last month that the systems, known as Remote Modular Terminals (RMTs), were designed to disrupt “kill chains”.