U.S. Space Force Holds War Game To Simulate Chinese, Russian Attacks On Satellites

Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks speaks with Space Training and Readiness Command Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Moore during trip to Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado  

Reuters: U.S. Space Force holds war game to test satellite network under attack 

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (Reuters) - The United States is testing satellite resiliency to threats from China and Russia miles above the earth's surface, just weeks after Russia shot down an aging communications satellite. 

The computer-aided simulations included potential shooting down of U.S. missile-tracking satellites, satellite jamming, and other electronic warfare "effects" that are possible tactics in space warfare. Actual satellites are not used. 

During a visit to Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks saw the 'Space Flag' simulated space training exercise hosted by U.S. forces. It was the 13th such exercise, and the third to involve partners such as Britain, Canada and Australia.  

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Update #1: The war in orbit (The Week)  

Update #2: US space war games with allies ‘raise risk of Star Wars-style arms race’ (SCMP)  

WNU editor: The capability to attack satellites in orbit exists. This exercise only validates the observation that an arms race in space is now underway.