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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A United States intelligence report has disclosed that Russia is developing a new satellite meant to carry a nuclear weapon.<\/p>\n

According to the report, the development could have \u201cdevastating consequences\u201d for the US and the world.<\/p>\n

US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, revealed this in her address during the Congressional Testimony on Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community.<\/p>\n

The report stated that Russia\u2019s nuclear and conventional military capabilities, along with its demonstrated economic and military resilience, makes it a formidable competitor.<\/p>\n

It also revealed that Moscow now has more nuclear weapons than any other nation, noting that this could inflict catastrophic damage on the United States and the world in the event of a major war.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussia is also fielding new capabilities and anti satellite weapons meant to degrade U.S. and allied space infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmong Russia\u2019s most concerning developments is a new satellite intended to carry a nuclear weapon as an anti satellite weapon, violating longstanding international law against such activity and putting the U.S. and global economy at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussia has developed advanced cyber capabilities and has attempted to pre-position access on U.S. critical infrastructure for asymmetric options and make it a persistent cyber threat.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussia\u2019s cyber activities have been linked to multiple high-profile breaches, including the 2023 hack of Microsoft,\u201d part of the report revealed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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