China is practicing “dogfighting” satellites as part of its expanding capabilities in space, according to the United States Space Force, which warned that Washington’s key rivals are closing the technology gap as space becomes increasingly critical to security on Earth.

A top Space Force general said Tuesday that commercial systems have observed Chinese satellites rehearsing "dogfighting" maneuvers in low Earth orbit - the U.S. adversary's latest show of tactical and technological advancement in space capabilities.

China is observed conducting satellite maneuvers described as dogfighting in space, raising concerns about its growing space capabilities which could threaten other nations' satellites. The US and its allies are wary of potential military applications,