US acknowledges first orbital weapons capability amid space-military buildup
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The U.S. publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons deployed in space, describing 'on-orbit space control weapons' to protect forces but not disclosing their exact nature or deployment date. Framed as part of a broader modernization of the Air and Space Forces in response to advances by adversaries and AI-driven warfare, the capabilities could range from jamming to kinetic effects. Russia and China are expected to respond diplomatically, while leaders push to accelerate autonomous systems and cheaper weapons as space security becomes a central strategic concern.
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