US has weapons deployed in orbit, Space Force says, for ‘offensive and defensive’ use
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The United States Space Force confirmed on Monday that the nation has deployed weapons in orbit for the first time. The military branch stated that these space control capabilities are designed for both offensive and defensive purposes to protect the Joint Force against hostile adversary actions.
While the Space Force acknowledged the existence of these orbital systems, it did not provide specific technical details regarding the nature or deployment of the weaponry. This announcement marks the first official confirmation of such capabilities being currently operational in space.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Highlights the offensive nature of the deployed orbital weapons.
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