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US Space Force admits orbital weapons, cites Russian and Chinese advances

Gen. Douglas Schiess, new Space Force leader, publicly acknowledged US weapons in orbit, breaking previous secrecy. He cited Russian and Chinese advances as the reason for the revelation. This marks a significant shift in US space deterrence posture and could escalate space-based arms competition.

Defense Oneabout 3 hours agoUS, RU, CN, IMengCredibility 22%View source

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Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2

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#space weapons#space force#deterrence#military space#us-russia-china

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