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Pentagon wants to squeeze money for space militarization by demonizing Moscow — analyst

Earlier, the US Defense Ministry claimed that Russia is allegedly working on an orbital satellite designed to carry nuclear armaments

MOSCOW, May 22. /TASS/. The US Defense Ministry’s recent accusations that Russia is developing a satellite capable of transporting nuclear weapons appear to be a strategic move aimed at securing additional funding for space militarization initiatives, military analyst Igor Korotchenko told TASS.

Earlier, the Pentagon claimed that Russia is allegedly working on an orbital satellite designed to carry nuclear armaments. Furthermore, they allege that Moscow is developing anti-space systems, including anti-satellite weapons.

Korotchenko, the editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, characterized these allegations as opportunistic and aimed at demonizing Moscow to justify increased budget allocations to US corporations involved in space militarization.

He highlighted that, under the concept of the Golden Dome missile defense system announced by former US President Donald Trump, the United States envisions developing and deploying orbital interceptor platforms in the Earth’s orbit over the coming decades. These platforms are expected to be equipped with advanced weapons, including those based on novel physical principles, to defend North America from potential intercontinental ballistic missile strikes.

"In this context," Korotchenko explained, "the claims that Moscow has already deployed space interceptors conveniently serve to support the broader narrative of expanding military space capabilities, thereby providing a rationale for additional congressional funding for American defense contractors."

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow’s stance against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, emphasizing that Russia has always opposed such initiatives. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov also noted that deploying nuclear weapons in outer space would be impractical, asserting that existing delivery systems are sufficient and that decisions are driven solely by military and technical considerations.