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US Space Force confirms orbital weapons for first time

The US Space Force has officially acknowledged possessing weapons in orbit, marking a first public confirmation of its offensive space capabilities. The statement breaks a long-standing policy of ambiguity regarding space-based weaponry, signaling a shift in US deterrence posture. This raises the stakes for space arms control and could accelerate rival space weapons programs.

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activeDefenseGeopolitics18h ago

US Confirms Operational Space-Based Weapons, Escalating Orbital Arms Race

The United States has officially confirmed, for the first time, the deployment of operational space-based weapons in orbit. This disclosure, made by senior US Air Force and Space Force officials, marks a significant shift from previous ambiguity and is attributed to advances by Russia and China. The confirmation is expected to accelerate the space arms race and heighten great-power competition in the space domain.

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activeGeopoliticsConflict17h ago