Military● ElevatedSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 2:30 AM
US recognizes for the first time that it has space control weapons in orbit
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The United States confirmed the deployment of space control weapons, a measure to protect its forces from external threats, according to a senior official. The announcement was made at a conference in Maryland, highlighting the need to innovate and strengthen defense against other space capabilities.
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