How many anti-satellite weapons are currently in orbit? (Source: T-Minus Space Daily)

Brandon discusses a red-alert moment: he believes we’ll see unmistakable preparation for a Viasat-scale strike against satellite infrastructure within a year—most likely originating from Russia—unless the industry moves to a permanent “shields up” posture.

Key topics

• Indicators of escalation: Russian airspace incursions, GPS jamming across Eastern Europe, EUCOM commanders’ warnings about deteriorating space norms, and open-source counts of 200+ ASAT weapons on orbit all point to a more aggressive playbook.
• Attack surface & tradecraft: Expect attackers to chase SATCOM and Earth-observation systems through soft edge targets—think unpatched Cisco ASA gear—then stage malware, persist, and maneuver until they reach the “crown jewels.”
• Defender playbook: Brandon pushed for immediate patching and telemetry, zero-trust overlays, secure comms investments (optical links, self-healing/digital twins), and business-continuity drills because civilian operators remain primary targets.