The head of the US Space Force has raised alarms regarding the staggering pace at which China is developing military capabilities in space. General Chance Saltzman described the speed of China's military space advancements as "mind-boggling", warning that it poses significant threats.

Saltzman, during his recent European tour, underscored the escalating dangers from both China and Russia in the space domain. He stressed the necessity of working with European allies to develop effective deterrence strategies. He stated, "One of the reasons you have a space force in the US now is in recognition of the last 20 years, [Russia and China] have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct warfare in space."