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Chinas new space lasers to take out satellites leaving

west at mercy of Beijing missiles
CHINA is developing an arsenal of first-strike space-lasers that could destroy NATO satellites neutralising the wests ability to fight back in
any conflict.

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China could be trying to militarise space, experts warned

The lasers will take out US and European satellites from the ground killing off the Washingtons ability to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles in
retaliation.

ven basic military communications may become impossible if the super-powered lasers take down key communications network satellites.

Electromagnetic railguns and high-power microwave weapons are also being developed, according to military expert Richard Fisher.

And he claims the push to produce these futuristic weapons is to neutralise US intelligence along with communication and navigation satellites.

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And a deployable membrane telescope would then focus the laser's beam on the target, before obliterating it.

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The program would be used to identify and destroy enemy satellites

Mr Fisher said: The Chinese government would not hesitate to use the lives of its astronauts as a shield to deceive the world about the real purpose of
its space station.

Having gained the advantage of surprise, the combat space station could begin attacks against key US satellites, thus blinding the US to the launch of
new combat satellites that would attack many more US satellites.
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Military secrecy means it is difficult to know the full extent of the laser weapons programmes, which are believed to be capable of destroying enemy
satellites in orbit from its position in low-Earth orbit.

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An inside view of the Chinese military over 120 years.

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armed police crop took outdoor training

But published research has provided some insight into the huge levels of government support being
pumped into the development of such arms. The Chinese
government would not
The idea was first proposed by researchers Gao Ming-hui, Zeng Yu-quang and Wang Zhi-hong in the
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shield to deceive the
They claimed anti-satellite weapons will be very important in future wars, with the space-based laser
world about the real
systems likely to have a substantial part to play. purpose of its space
station.
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The futuristic weapons would be used to neutralise US satellites

It is thought the five-ton chemical laser could even be operational as soon as 2023, if the Chinese military which oversees the countrys space
programme can fund the research.

Mr Fisher added: As long as China demonstrates its willingness to exploit much of its space program for potential military missions, the US must
possess options for at least neutralising potential threats, preferably short of threatening lives.

The news comes just a day after it was revealed China had unveiled its latest military addition to the Peoples Liberation Armys airforce.
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The five ton chemical lasers could be working by 2023

The futuristic Chinese aircraft have longer range, more internal fuel capacity and a larger weapons capacity - and equipped with unique WS-15 turbo
engines capable of reaching supersonic speeds.

While the F-35's top speed is 1199mph, the J-20s is a hefty 1,305mph.

However when fully operational the F-35 may offer significant advantage in terms of manoeuvrability as questions hang over the Chinese planes
air-to-air capability.

The F-35 can also land vertically meaning it can be used in many more theatres of operations.

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