The head of Canada's military space division says the country "should absolutely be" concerned about Russia's potential capabilities amid global fears the Kremlin is considering putting nuclear weapons in place to target satellites. "That would be cataclysmic," said Brig.-Gen. Christopher Horner, Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division during an interview with CBC's The House. Horner's warning comes as global leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, express fears about Russia using nuclear weapons against satellites. WATCH | Horner explains why Canada should be concerned about Russia: Canada's military space division chief on global concerns about Russia | Duration 2:17 Brig.-Gen. Christopher Horner, Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division, says Canada 'should absolutely be' concerned about Russia's potential capabilities as global leaders express fears the Kremlin is considering putting nuclear weapons in space. Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the matter as well and said his country has "always been categorically against and are now against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space."

Source: CBC News February 14, 2026 22:35 UTC