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US confirms on-orbit space weapons; experts warn of China, Russia response

Air Force Secretary publicly acknowledged the US military maintains 'on-orbit' space weapons, a first explicit confirmation of a previously opaque capability. The disclosure may prompt China and Russia to accelerate or make overt their own counterspace programs, raising the risk of an orbital arms race. Uncertainty remains over the weapons' nature and operational status.

Defense Oneabout 15 hours agoUS, CN, RUengCredibility 22%View source

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#space weapons#counterspace#military capability#arms race#deterrence

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US Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapons Deployment

The US Space Force has officially confirmed, for the first time, the deployment of offensive and defensive weapons in Earth orbit. This disclosure marks a significant shift in US strategic posture, moving from ambiguity to explicit acknowledgment of space-based weaponry. The specific nature, capabilities, and operational status of these weapons remain largely undisclosed, creating uncertainty regarding their immediate impact.

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