US Admits to First Public Deployment of Space Weapons, Igniting Global Arms Race Fears
The United States has officially confirmed the deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons' for the first time, a move announced by Air Force Secretary Troy Meink at a conference in Maryland. While officials refused to disclose specific technical details or the timeline of deployment, the admission signals a shift toward offensive capabilities in space. This disclosure has prompted immediate condemnation from China and Russia, who warn of a dangerous arms race, while experts fear it will accelerate the militarization of Earth's orbit.
