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Hybridizing nuclear command, control and communications systems puts space infrastructure at risk

Written by  Qurat-Ul-Ain Shabbir Wednesday, 22 April 2026 10:00

Space based nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) systems were developed as highly classified and sovereign systems, insulated from external influence and designed to survive in the most extreme circumstances.

Constructed in the 1960s, the systems made sure that states were able to reliably identify and retaliate against threats, maintaining deterrence stability.  Contemporary space-based capabilities […]

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