US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · global
The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance and navigation.
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