US military confirms first space weapons deployment
💡 Why it matters
This confirmation signals a new era of militarized space, potentially triggering an arms race and increasing global instability.
The US military has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. This announcement marks a significant shift in US space policy and raises concerns about an arms race in space.
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Ars Technica
For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
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cnn.com
US military confirms it has deployed weapons in space
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