Can iron be the fuel of the future?

Reseachers suggest that iron powder can be the next-generation fuel. Modern power plants can burn iron powder without fundamental changes. This means nano-sized iron can be the new recyclable fuel. When. Iron burns in oxygen. It transforms into iron oxide. Or. Rust. Then that rust can be transported into the chamber. There, hydrogen directly reduces the iron. The process is called Direct Reduced Iron (DRI). That means the process removes oxygen from iron.

Decreasing its oxidation. That means iron powder can be recycled as a carbon-free energy source. If. We think of the reduction process. The reduction process can happen by using electrolysis or even a cathode beam. In electrolysis, the iron-oxide waste sinks. Into alkaline water. Then iron is reduced on the cathode. The cathode beam requires vacuum chambers. That makes it impractical. In those systems, the electricity can come from wind generators. Or the system can use multiple different energy sources. This is one way to make a carbon-free energy plant. 

“The process relies on a cycle in which iron powder is burned to generate heat, producing iron oxide, commonly known as rust. Hydrogen produced using renewable energy can then remove the oxygen from the iron oxide, restoring the metal so it can be used again. “This works in a cycle that emits no carbon dioxide or environmentally harmful substances,” said Julia Schuler from KIT’s Institute for Industrial Production (IIP). “(ScitechDaily, A New Iron Age? Scientists Uncover a Potential Game Changer for Clean Energy)

“Iron might play a very special, but economically meaningful role for reaching climate-neutrality and in reliably making renewables available,” said Schuler. “(ScitechDaily, A New Iron Age? Scientists Uncover a Potential Game Changer for Clean Energy)

“Whether a new “iron age” emerges in electricity generation will depend largely on two unresolved technical and economic questions: how extensively existing coal power plants must be modified and how efficiently iron oxide can be converted back into reusable iron. The simulations indicate that iron could complement hydrogen in a climate-neutral energy system, but its practical competitiveness will depend on how these processes perform outside the model.” (ScitechDaily, A New Iron Age? Scientists Uncover a Potential Game Changer for Clean Energy)

“Iron dust flame at lab scale. For presentation purposes, the photo has been rotated by 90 degrees. Credit: Janik Hebel” (ScitechDaily, A New Iron Age? Scientists Uncover a Potential Game Changer for Clean Energy)

Closed-cycle systems can also remove carbon. 

Another. A very interesting method is to use closed-cycle systems. The system can burn nano-sized carbon. When carbon is burned, it forms carbon dioxide. And. If the system can split carbon dioxide molecules. Or separate carbon from oxygen. It. Can create a system that recycles fuel. It can use a carbon filter to capture carbon from exhaust gas. Or. The system needs energy to create laser beams. 

Or some other electromagnetic radiation. That oscillates the carbon dioxide molecule. That oscillation should separate oxygen from carbon. The idea for that system is “stolen” from the Soviet closed-cycle diesel engine. 

The idea was that. The system drives diesel’s exhaust gas through a carbon filter. That filter. It can separate carbon from the exhaust gas. That means the system removes carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas. That allows the diesel to be used as oxygen. This system allows a submarine to use diesel while it's underwater. Air cleaners can be blowers. That blows air through the carbon filters. That removes carbon dioxide from the air. That. Allows. It allows it to travel. A long time underwater. That system makes better air-cleaning possible. 

And that is necessary. When. The submarine is under ice. The system can use diesels to fill the space with carbon dioxide. When. The fire ends. The filter system cleans the air. 

The same way. Recycling scuba systems use only the tube; there is a non-return valve. When. A diver pushes air out. That. Air travels through the carbon filter. That filter removes carbon dioxide from the air. This kind of system allows scuba divers to stay underwater without a time limit. That kind of system. It can. Allow. Astronauts to stay longer in space. 

https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-iron-age-scientists-uncover-a-potential-game-changer-for-clean-energy/

Airborne directed energy weapons. And EMP cruise missiles can turn the game.

“MBDA rendering showing large, stealthy, fighter-like uncrewed aircraft with laser pods under the fuselages. MBDA” (TWZ)

Germany has launched a new airborne laser weapon. And. It will enter a race to develop airborne laser weapons. The U.S. Air Force and other countries are developing their airborne laser systems to destroy drone swarms and stealth aircraft.  U.S. Air Force also has programs to develop dogfight lasers. And lasers for C-130-style platforms.

 A high-power laser- or microwave platform. It can fly over other aircraft and drone swarms and point its weapons at them. With high-power microwaves and lasers, they can cut electric wires from target areas. And lasers can at least. Damage trucks and other equipment. The microwave system can burn electronics. That can leave the targets unprotected. 

Jet fighters like the F-15 can carry about 50 laser-guided rockets that can destroy drones and damage larger stealth bombers.  Bu. How can defenders destroy swarms? That involves even thousands of drones? One of the most powerful drone tactics is that drones will be sent to enemy territory in swarms, and one of those drones’ purposes is to force the enemy to use air defense missiles against those drones. 

“U.S. Air Force art depicting a future dogfight with laser weapons. U.S. Air Force” (TWZ)

“A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle carrying a load of 42 APKWS II (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) rockets in six seven-shot pods, as well as traditional air-to-air missiles. CENTCOM.” (TWZ)

The logic in this tactic is that. The enemy is forced to use air defense missiles against them. And. The defender cannot let any drone get through the air defense. The enemy must use all its air-defense missiles against those drones. The logic is simple. When missile stores are empty. The main attack begins using ballistic and cruise missiles and manned aircraft. The airborne laser weapons can destroy lower-flying drones. Those weapons. Can also protect stealth aircraft. Against. Incoming missiles. But there is one problem. 

Small cruise missiles like the DAN-T (Banderol) are also advancing. Laser scanners, image recognition, and stealth technology can make those missiles more dangerous. In some visions, miniature cruise missiles with ranges of 250-1000 kilometers can act as extremely long-range versions of HARM, Maverick, and Hellfire missiles. Those systems can find their targets. Using AI. They could be dangerous. To. Radars and especially aircraft on airfields. 

“A rendering depicting an older AC-130U Spooky II gunship employing a laser along with its other weapons. U.S. Air Force” (TWZ)

“A close-up of the Mi-28NM and the missile seen below the left-side stub wing. Russian Ministry of Defense/screencap” (TWZ)

Those miniature long-range weapons can use variable platforms. Like attack helicopters. The DAN-T is installed onboard the Mi-28 “Havoc”. But the Mi-8 and Mi-24 can operate as launch platforms. Those platforms are not mentioned. But. It's possible. That. DAN-T can be shot from those older helicopters.  Along. With faster supersonic aircraft and ground platforms. Small-size cruise missiles. With precise accuracy. It. Can also knock out defenses. Those missiles can attack ground-based surface-to-air missile and radar sites. When. Those sites are wiped out. The sky is open. To. Larger missiles and aircraft. 

But the new threats are coming. U.S. military tests long-range cruise missiles with microwave systems. Those microwave systems knocked down three targets in tests. Their power is shown when they also accidentally knocked out cameras that recorded the test. This means. That. Those microwave or EMP missiles can knock out air defense. They can also knock out computer centers. And in some visions, those EMP weapons can also be used against the drone swarms. Those missiles are known as CHAMPs (Counter-electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project). They are one weapon that can escort regular cruise missiles. 

They can make defense more difficult. CHAMPS cause more limited damage to electronics than some nuclear-based EMPs. The EMP shuts down electronics. And that thing is different than explosions. The only thing people see is aircraft. That flies over the area. There will be no dropping bombs. No missiles fired. The system. It just shuts down electronics. Like. Somebody pushed a switch into the off position. The CHAMP system can be installed. Also. In other aircraft, not just cruise missiles. 

That system.  Can destroy. A large number of drones. One shot. But. Those DEWs can also drop larger aerial targets. The EMP cruise missiles and EMP drones can also act as pathfinders for other systems. They can be used against aircraft. And. Anti-aircraft sites. 

The EMP systems can also be installed into “Loyal Wingman” drones and manned fighters. They can also be used from the ground against drone swarms, ships, and other kinds of systems.  EMP weapon that hits radar or communication antennas can shut down a large-scale network. Those EMP weapons can also be installed in hypersonic cruise missiles and hypersonic glide systems. Those microwave transmitters can destroy enemy defenses. And. Open. The path to regular anti-material missiles. 

https://www.thedefensenews.com/Russia-Plans-Sharp-Increase-in-Dan-T-Missile-Production-Targeting-2000-Units-by-End-2026-and-14000-in-2027/

https://www.twz.com/air/airborne-laser-weapon-for-tactical-aircraft-being-developed-by-germany

https://www.twz.com/air/russian-mi-28-attack-helicopter-fires-cruise-missile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Precision_Kill_Weapon_System

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-electronics_High_Power_Microwave_Advanced_Missile_Project

NASA nearly published details about a new X-70 fractal aircraft.

 

New stealth solutions require new types of variable aerodynamic control systems. 

NASA released information about a new manned test plane to test new controls, avionics, and other systems. The test plane can carry 900 kg of instruments inside and outside it. All images NASA released, including the promotional video, are AI-generated. So. The real aircraft remains a mystery. But in the film. There is F/A-18 based concept. With. Variable wing geometry. The aircraft can raise its wingtips and turn them straight. Maybe the wingtip can turn into a T-form. But we can be sure that X-70 does not look like that aircraft at all. The plane in that film is X-53. 

An aeroelastic technology testbed. The system uses F/A-18 aircraft body. With. Variable wing geometry. 

Those things are speculations. That means those systems can include new types of materials. New types of aerodynamics. Systems that allow those aircraft to jump out of the atmosphere. And maybe hunt things like satellites and hypersonic missiles. 

The reported speed of the X-70 is Mach 0.75. The successor aircraft have those roles. The X-70 has something very new. And the speed of that plane is very low. X-70 itself cannot respond to hypersonic threats. 

That dividing wing could deny pressure from filling. And that structure there is a dam between the up and down of the wing. This increases the payload. Another. Interesting thing. That the X-70 can test. Is the control rockets or control fans. Those systems are similar to Tesla’s cold-air thrusters. It used those thrusters in its “flying car”. Or. Jumping car show. Similar systems (gas thrusters) are used in spacecraft. But control rockets or control thrusters are new in aircraft. 

With control thrusters, the system doesn’t need a traditional tail. And that is important for stealth systems. The system can have a tail that turns against the body. When. The aircraft travels in enemy territory. It can use those thrusters. When. It lands and takes off. That aircraft can use a regular helm. The X-70 can also train artificial intelligence. The most interesting thing that this kind of test platform can do is to test cold-air thrusters. That can make fog clouds around aircraft. The purpose. Of. Those clouds are to protect the aircraft against directed-energy weapons like lasers. 

Laser-guided rockets can be dangerous also for stealth bombers. 

The idea is that the ultra-cold air could make fog. That can pull energy out of the lower-energy laser beams. That can protect them against laser weapons. But the new systems, like laser-guided rockets and missiles that use laser scanners. Are tools. That can make stealth bombers vulnerable. Originally, those systems were developed to defend targets and are used against drone swarms. 

The new missiles can use things like image recognition systems. CCD cameras can observe many wavelengths. At. The same time. This means their image detectors and image-recognition systems can operate in UV, visible light, and IR areas. New IR systems use IIR (Image-recognition Infrared) to see, lock, and fly to target. 

Systems that create ultra-cold fog around aircraft can deny IR systems the ability to lock on them. Those systems can protect aircraft against laser scanners. The fact is that. Stealth and anti-stealth systems are in a full race. The new stealth brings new anti-stealth systems. The laser-guided rockets developed against drone swarms can be dangerous against stealth bombers. 

Another thing is that stealth material or other systems can be hacked. This means the aircraft needs directed energy weapons like lasers and microwave weapons to protect itself against missiles. There is a possibility. All around the aircraft’s body. Those mounted microwave transmitters. They make a protective field around the aircraft. That could jam or even destroy incoming missiles. The laser weapon can destroy incoming missiles or drones. It can also cause damage to stealth aircraft. 

https://www.twz.com/space/nasa-announces-x-70-fractal-experimental-aircraft

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_X-planes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_X-70_Fractal

When AI escapes from the laboratory.

To control the system. Operators must have complete knowledge. Of. it. That means they must know every parameter. Every bit and every function that the system involves. Without that knowledge. The operator loses control. If the operator controls AI using the same methods as they used with traditional systems. That can cause unexpected situations. 

The first rule is: when the operator shuts down the computer. That will not make the code vanish. In the same way. When the AI agent is abandoned. And. A company takes another service provider. The code and agent still exist in the system. This ghost agent continues its operations. If. The operator doesn’t order it to stop. 

When artificial intelligence learns without an operator. When it learns something that the operator doesn’t know. This. Can cause a bad situation. When the operator doesn’t control everything. That. Is driven into it. AI can do something unexpected. That. Can cause the AI to break free from the test environment. To control the system. The operator must know every part of it. And the controller must also control data. That is driven into it. 

When can an AI agent learn from another AI agent? There is a possibility. That. The AI agents can exchange information through the LLM (Large Language Model) that runs them. All AI agents run on some LLM. The LLM depends on the service provider. It’s possible. That. The AI agent can exchange data with another AI agent. That is connected to the same LLM. 

But there are cases. There. The LLM can exchange data with another LLM. That data exchange can happen when the AI operator changes service providers. In that case, all data that is given to the AI agent must be transferred to another AI agent. That runs on another LLM. In that case, the LLM can communicate with another LLM. The problem is this. The AI agent is always connected to an LLM. And. If the operator orders the AI agent to teach another AI agent. That can cause a situation. Their AI becomes unpredictable. 

The problem is that. When. People make safety and penetration tests with AI. They give orders to attack systems. Those people who work with those systems. They are highly motivated specialists. All their systems are updated. But regular users might not have fully updated systems. And the skills to read code. There is always a possibility. Human error opens the path to freedom. 

And another bad thing is. When. Operators order AI to escape or act as a spy. That AI can search for data on how to make that operation. Those AIs can slip out of the laboratory. In. Human error. It is possible. That operator opens the email using the wrong computer. That allows the AI to escape. 

When physical systems become more powerful. This. Means. Their calculating capacity rises. On. Those platforms. The algorithm runs much faster than it ran on the original system. The system. It. Can do much more operations per unit of time. Than. It did with the original system. The system can get data that the operator doesn’t know. That makes the system learn things. That. It should not learn. 

New microchips mimic human brains.

“Innovative components based on an oxide interface, developed by researchers at the ctd.qmat Cluster of Excellence in Würzburg, electronically replicate key functions of neural networks and open up new prospects for energy-efficient hardware. Credit: Image: Jochen Thamm, think-design. “(ScitechDaily, Scientists Create a Tiny Electronic Device That Can Learn Like the Human Brain)

AI changes math forever. What makes AI a tool. What can change the world of math forever is its ability to calculate axioms. 

When the system tries to find zero points in things. Like. The Riemann conjecture (Zeta function). They. Need lots of calculations. They must find those zero points. In the lines of integers. From fractions between integers. There are infinitely many fractions between two integers. And that makes those calculations very hard. When. AI creates algorithms that should protect data. They can tell that. The algorithms should not use those zero points. What makes the AI a game changer is this. The same system can make many things. 

But. As we know, AI requires new hardware. That hardware should be self-learning. And if we think about risks that we can see in those very small biomimicking computers, it is that. Those systems can connect multiple processors into one morphing neural network. The morphing means that the network. It can connect with multiple different devices. It can share itself. Into different. Separated groups. The thing  that we should understand is that. 

Those processors can control different types of drones and robots. When. Those processors start to operate as a network.

They can, surprisingly. Boost the system's data processing ability. There is possibility. That. AI that runs the system uses an “ask a friend” card. This means it can independently make contact with other devices.  Those AIs can escape from their boxes. The situation is this. When those systems. Processor power is not enough. They can call for assistance. AI algorithms or agents can escape from their sandboxes. But in this case. That happens between physical devices. 

If. We want to make a self-learning computer. The best way. It is to make a system. That mimics human brains. 

That computer requires three layers. They will mimic the three main structures of the human brain. Those three layers are the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. Those three main structures are the key. That makes our brains so effective.  When a signal comes. From the hindbrain and RAS (reticular activating system) to the forebrain, it brings those signals into consciousness. The midbrain selects information that the brain stores in the molecular (DNA/RNA) based long-term memory. Another purpose of that central layer is to release or unpack the neural connections. If. Brains are in a jam. Or they are stuck in an eternal loop. 

The three-layer system acts like the human brain. Researchers can make tiny systems that can mimic human brains. They can create three computer groups. There are things like supercomputers that replace those three layers. So tiny devices can form large structures. That means those three-layer devices. Or. Processors can form multiple internal three-layer groups. This means we could create a system that mimics human brains. By using three home computers. That means a very interesting future for that kind of system. 

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-create-a-tiny-electronic-device-that-can-learn-like-the-human-brain/

Russia opens next-generation drone megabases.

“Photo: Russia has built a new drone base for jet-powered Shaheds (Russian media). Satellite imagery confirms that Russia has built a new launch site for jet-powered drones near the Millerovo military airfield, according to the press service of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR).” (RBC Ukraine)

New Russian drone bases offer a new vision of next-generation warfare. Those bases can also give the central government a role in internal affairs. Drone bases and their equipment can be remotely controlled. So, if drone swarms are ready for operations. Those drone bases can host Geran 2 and 3. And Geran 4 drones. Maybe. Those drone bases can operate smaller drones used for self-defense. They might also operate other, more secretive weapon systems. Like. Jammers and other things. That should help Russian operations. 

Images: Reuters

The remote operators can operate individually. Or. They can be operated as swarms. This means that the leader can activate those drones remotely from their office. The AI-based systems can operate independently. And. Those drones can be dangerous tools.  Leaders can see into anybody’s house in real time. Those drones can carry microphones. So. They can eavesdrop on any person in their area. If those drones carry laser microphones. They. Can also hear what people talk about in houses. 

They can also be used against rebellions. Those drones can provide extreme firepower. And. Reconnaissance ability. For a couple of people. Using AI-based user interfaces, a single person can operate multiple drone swarms. And millions of drones. The drone swarms can operate from multiple platforms. Undercover units like trains, lorries, ships, and airplanes can bring them into the operational area. Cruise- and ballistic missiles can deliver small drones over the operational area. 

Drones can wait. On the ground silently. And wait for orders. This means that drones can strike unpredictably. High-tech is more vulnerable. Than. Some 1960s technology. One bullet can damage or destroy a high-tech fighter. 

Morphing neural networks. And self-learning algorithms are tools that make drones more effective. A drone swarm. That uses. These kinds of algorithms can share information with other drones. Morphing ability means that the drone swarm can lose its members. The system can use simulations. To avoid enemy contact too early. When drones search shadow areas. Enemy systems. Cannot see those drones. 

 Drones can map radar shadow areas. Their operators can use that data for mission planning. 

Things like virtual user interfaces. Digital twins and many other new types of digital systems. Like. AI makes it possible to fly drones virtually to the target. Laser scanners and CCD cameras can create a complete 3D model of the area. The scanner. It. Sees the 3D shape of the area. CCD camera makes it possible. For the AI. To put colors on those structures. The drone pairs there; another uses radar or a laser scanner. Another drone observes the signal. 

UV-based scanner technology is the new tool against stealth aircraft. The IR system sees a system that sends IR light. But those systems are blind to UV systems. Things like invisibility cloaks are impressive. But active lidar scanners can see those things. The problem with invisibility cloaks is that laser scanners uncover them. Even. If they absorb all radiation. Laser scanners can see the invisibility cloak as a white point against the background. Those scanners can be in drones. Drones that emit radiation are otherwise easy targets for missiles. But they are easier to replace than ground-based scanners. 

The more complicated drone sends that. Which. Can map the shadow areas from the digital twin. The drone operator can fly drones to their targets using a virtual environment. Then the system copies those maneuvers to drones. 

The drone uses the digital twin to create the map for DSMAC systems. Digital scene-matching correlation means a drone or cruise missile can find targets using aerial images. The drone or missile can also recognize the target's shape. And that means they can find and attack targets independently. 

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-builds-new-drone-hub-for-jet-powered-1793210825.html

https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/russia-builds-major-new-drone-attack-base-six-weeks-satellite-images-show-2026-10-15/

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-builds-new-drone-hub-for-jet-powered-1793210825.html

The Chinese New Space capabilities are remarkable.

“U.S. Intel Confirms This Is China’s Secret Spaceplane (Updated). The Chinese spaceplane design is unsurprisingly very similar to the U.S. Space Force's history-making X-37B.” (TWZ)

The image of China's highly secretive miniature space shuttle shows how advanced China really is. In space technology. The remarkable thing is the large-size rocket stage. That makes it possible. To make fast maneuvers in large orbital areas. This makes that space plane ideal. To operate as an orbital anti-satellite fighter. The highly automated system is almost Similar to the X-37B space plane. 

This space shuttle can fix satellites or adjust their trajectories. In the first case, this system transports robots. That can fix the satellite. The same system could also be used to collect satellites. That system can drive malfunctioning satellites into the atmosphere.  Operators can use that shuttle. To capture secretive military satellites. But as we know, those miniature shuttles are multipurpose tools. The spacecraft is highly secretive. Secrecy tells us about military purposes. 

They can be used for recon missions. They can target opponent reconnaissance satellites. Miniature shuttles can transport miniature ELINT and image-intelligence satellites to the orbiter. Miniature satellites can act as a swarm. They can connect the data that their systems collect. The miniature satellite cloud can collect data from multiple positions. They can offer communication tools for larger, more powerful killer satellites. 

Those miniature spaceplanes can also operate as ASAT (Anti-Satellite) platforms. They can carry miniature killer satellites to space. Those miniature satellites can involve microwave or laser weapons. Miniature laser satellites can drill holes in the satellite. That. Can damage things like satellite antennas. In those cases, the system uses those miniature satellites as silent saboteurs. Their purpose is not to destroy satellites. Their purpose is to disturb them. 

Satellites like GPS play a vital role in modern warfare. There are two ways to disturb satellite navigation systems. The system. They can use jammers to disturb satellites' ability to communicate with ground devices. The system. They can also blow gas impulses. To. GPS satellites and try to change targeted satellites' altitude or their trajectories. That kind of sabotage can remain unseen. There is a possibility. That near those satellites are some EMP satellites. They can try to jam those targeted satellites. The power. Of those microwave systems. It determines their effect. The jammer can look like a solar storm. Microwave systems can keep a targeted satellite in pieces. 

“U.S. Intel Warns China’s Space-Based Directed Energy Weapons Could Soon Threaten Satellites Battlefield space is heating up as the DIA warns that China could use orbital directed energy weapons to take down satellites by the end of the decade.” (TWZ)

That denies debris from spreading along the trajectories. 

The simplest ASAT satellites use kinetic energy systems. Kinetic energy ASATs can use miniature satellites. They collide with targeted satellites. Another system can use bullets to destroy targets. ASAT systems must not have very powerful gun systems. If. The killer satellite travels opposite to its target. It can send a kill device with very high impact speed. The problem is that. Those impacts increase space junk. Another version. Is to use miniature satellites to touch the targeted satellite. And then drive that targeted satellite into the atmosphere. 

Laser systems are more lethal. They can destroy an entire satellite in seconds. Those systems can cut solar panels. Or. If its power is high enough. The thermal expansion can detonate the satellite’s shell. The system can input thermal energy to the target. Then another satellite releases very cold gas into that target’s trajectory. That decreases the satellite's temperature. Very fast. That breaks the satellite’s shell. 

The thing is that. Killer satellites are coming. They are required to fight against FOBS (Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems). Normally, FOBS means a nuclear weapon that orbits the Earth. The miniature shuttle can act as a FOBS weapon. That means the shuttle can carry nuclear weapons in its cargo bay. That shuttle can act as a “super drone”. Or the miniature shuttle can release the hypersonic glider to the target. The problem is that. The FOBS and EMP weapons can orbit Earth for years. The EMP satellite can seem very innocent. They can look like regular communication or even commercial satellites. This means that those satellites can do regular missions. But. Inside them can be a nuclear weapon. 

When that satellite travels over a certain place. It. Can detonate its warhead. The satellite can detonate its weapon by using radar. Or LIDAR and camera images. That DSMAC (Digital Scene-Matching Area Correlation System.  Makes it possible for the satellite to find its target. When the satellite detonates the megaton-class nuclear weapon above a city area. There. Is no time to react. The EMP destroys electronics in a large area. That EMP can deny the use of communication systems. This weapon collapses defenses. This is why. ASAT weapons play a vital role. In. The military ecosystem. 

The purpose. Of. ASAT systems is to intercept satellites that play a vital role in the military. The satellites that control drone swarms can collect data from enemy territory. The drones collect data while they travel to their target. They send that data to those satellites. HQ can use that data to plan a follow-up strike. 

https://www.twz.com/news-features/u-s-intel-confirms-this-is-chinas-secret-spaceplane

https://www.twz.com/space/u-s-intel-warns-chinas-space-based-directed-energy-weapons-could-soon-threaten-satellites