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US Admits to First Public Deployment of Orbital Weapons, Igniting Global Space Arms Race

The United States has officially confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the existence of 'on-orbit space control weapons' at the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, stating they are designed to protect US forces from hostile actions. While details regarding the weapon type and deployment timeline remain classified, the admission marks a significant shift in US space policy. This move has prompted immediate diplomatic pushback from China and Russia, who accuse the US of militarizing space, and has raised concerns among experts about the potential for a dangerous orbital arms race.

via CNBC|

#defense-and-space #geopolitics #orbital-weapons

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Japan Approves Record Defense Budget to Counter China and Boost Military Power

Japan's cabinet has approved a record ¥9tn ($58bn) defense budget to enhance strike-back capabilities and coastal defenses amid escalating tensions with China, which has criticized Japan's space and military developments. The budget increase is part of Japan's plan to double its arms spending to 2% of GDP, focusing on unmanned drones and missile systems, as tensions with China and the US over Taiwan continue to rise. China has condemned Japan's space technology advancements and military activities, accusing them of fueling an arms race, while Japan emphasizes its defensive posture within constitutional limits.

via The Guardian|

#china-tensions #defense-budget #japan