Pentagon Fears Rapid Advancement of Chinese, Russian Anti-Satellite Weapons

"Kessler Syndrome, here we come! The Pentagon has fretted that China and Russia are developing anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles that could shoot US low Earth orbit (LEO) objects out of the stars within the next two years.

The intelligence directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, designated J-2, told the Washington Free Beacon that these missiles are currently in development and will be combat-capable as early as 2020..."

at https://sputniknews.com/military/201801311061241848-russia-china-anti-satellite-weapons/