Uzayın Askerîleştirilmesi ve Silahlandırılması: Bir Tehdit Değerlendirmesi
Militarization and Weaponization of Space: A Threat Assessment

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the contemporary dynamics of space security with a focus on the militarization and weaponization of outer space. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the strategic, technological, and operational factors shaping the current and emerging threats to space systems. By analyzing the global proliferation of space commands, military satellite deployments, and counterspace capabilities, the study highlights the operational reality of militarization and the prospective nature of weaponization. The article’s original contribution lies in integrating organizational, technological, and tactical perspectives to evaluate how dual-use systems, directascentanti-satellite (DA ASAT) capabilities, and electronic warfare—including GPS jamming and spoofing—affect both military and civilian space infrastructure. The central thesis posits that while space has become an indispensable enabler of modern warfare, weaponization remains largely demonstrative, with ground-based and dual-use counterspace measures constituting the principal threats. Methodologically, the study employs a synthesis of open-source intelligence, satellite databases, and contemporary academic and policy literature, combining quantitative data on military satellites with qualitative analysis of institutional developments and technological demonstrations. The findings point out that militarization is an operational reality, whereas weaponization is an evolving trajectory influenced by strategic intent, technological feasibility, and geopolitical competition. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive policies and norms to mitigate risks in the increasingly contested space domain.

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