– we report that Russia considers the possibility of placing nuclear weapons in space Mark Rutte said in an interview with “Welt am Sonntag” and added that it is “very disturbing”. According to Rutte, such a step would be a violation of the Space Treaty of 1967.
NATO adapts to new events. – NATO allies adapt to challenges in space, including replacement information intelligence and creation of national space command centers, but also for the development of smaller satellites, which are more maneuverable and better protected – said Rutte.
Eye to the Arctic
The Secretary General of NATO also told the newspaper that the Alliance intends to more and more to monitor the Arctic with satellites in the future. – We see how China and Russia are increasingly using new sea routes and militarize the parts of the Arctic – Rutte informed in an interview.
In his opinion, space technologies are an obvious solution. – Satellites can help us monitor movements on land and sea, while providing our soldiers with solid and safe communication – he explained.
The article comes from Deutsche Welle.