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US Air Force Chief Confirms First Public Acknowledgment of On-Orbit Weapons

US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed for the first time that the United States has deployed 'on-orbit space control weapons' to defend against hostile actions. While the exact nature and number of these systems remain classified, the announcement marks a significant shift in US space policy and has triggered immediate diplomatic pushback from China and Russia, raising fears of an accelerated orbital arms race.

via Axios|

#arms-race #defense-and-space #orbital-security

geopolitics28 days ago•1 min saved

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.

via The Guardian|

#china-russia-relations #geopolitics #orbital-security