A number of countries are creating command, the main task of which is to conduct offensive operations in space and cyberspace, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday at a Moscow security conference.
According to him, hypersound, digitalization and robotization come to the fore in the development of new weapons, space and cyberspace are increasingly involved in military confrontation.
“As part of the armed forces of a number of countries, space and cyber commands are being created, the main task of which is not defense, but planning and conducting offensive operations in the relevant areas”, – the minister said.
He added that respect for international obligations is being replaced by unilateral sanctions and the introduction of a certain order based on rules invented by someone unknown.
“The world is rapidly plunging into a new confrontation, much more dangerous than during the Cold War”, – Shoigu said.