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US Space Force confirms orbital weapons, plans force doubling by 2031

The US Space Force officially confirmed it maintains weapons in orbit, a first public acknowledgment that escalates the space deterrence posture. China and Russia reacted negatively, signaling potential arms-control friction. The USSF also aims to double its size within five years, indicating a major force expansion.

La Tribune3 days agoUS, CN, RUCredibility 35%View source

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#space weapons#space force#military buildup#arms control#deterrence

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