The U.S. Space Force is preparing to deploy three new advanced systems that can disable or disrupt Chinese and Russian satellites orbiting the Earth. The technology, developed over the past several years, marks one of the most significant leaps in space-based defense capabilities since the branch was created.
According to new data released by the Space Force and published by Bloomberg, the weapons — known as Meadowlands and the Remote Modular Terminal — are built to jam enemy satellites from almost anywhere on the planet. Both systems are designed to protect U.S. and allied operations from foreign surveillance and interference.
China currently operates roughly 1,200 satellites in orbit, with about 500 dedicated to “intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” according to a Space Force fact sheet. These satellites are regularly used to track U.S. Navy ships and monitor the movements of American and allied forces.
“The PLA is improving space-based capabilities combined with its growing arsenal of standoff weaponry to enable long-range precision strikes against U.S. and allied forces,” the document states.
The Meadowlands system is currently undergoing its final round of live-fire testing. The Remote Modular Terminal, meanwhile, has already been deployed in undisclosed “fielded locations” around the globe, according to Space Force officials.
While the technology is still in its early phase, the Space Force confirmed that both systems are capable of being “operationally employed” right now if necessary. Officials say these defenses are critical as rival nations expand their satellite networks and use them for military purposes.
China’s rapid progress in space technology has raised alarms among U.S. defense leaders. Since 2015, Beijing’s presence in orbit has grown by more than 900 percent. American military analysts warn that many of these satellites can guide weapons, intercept communications, or disrupt GPS signals essential to global security and commerce.
A recent Space Force briefing explained that Chinese satellites are part of a broader strategy to support what it calls “long-range precision warfare.” The capability gives Beijing the ability to target U.S. assets, ships, and bases with pinpoint accuracy.
To counter these threats, Space Force engineers have accelerated work on tools that can protect U.S. infrastructure without firing a single missile. Instead, these new systems use directed electronic interference — known as jamming — to blind or neutralize hostile satellites.
The technology allows the U.S. to interfere with Chinese or Russian surveillance from the ground, giving commanders the power to disrupt attacks or prevent espionage without escalating to direct conflict.
The announcement highlights how Space Force, first established under President Donald Trump, has become a cornerstone of modern national defense. Trump created the branch to ensure that America’s military dominance extended beyond land, air, and sea — into the rapidly militarizing realm of space.
Experts say the unveiling of these new systems shows that the U.S. is prepared for the next generation of warfare, where intelligence and communication satellites could be the deciding factor in victory or defeat.
The Space Force has not yet revealed details about the location or number of operational units, citing national security concerns. However, officials confirmed that both systems are already integrated into existing U.S. and allied defense networks.
While Russia and China continue to invest heavily in space warfare technology, the U.S. is signaling that it intends to remain one step ahead — and to ensure that America’s dominance in space remains unmatched for decades to come.