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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
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The Guardian
US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons into space
Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit
The US has deployed weapons in space, the US military has confirmed, in an extraordinary public announcement that analysts warn will accelerate a high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit.
US secretary of the air force, Troy Meink, announced that Washington had active “on-orbit” weapons, meaning they had be…
15 Sept, 12:04
BBC World
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
15 Sept, 01:52
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GB News
US confirms space weapon deployed into Earth's orbit for first time amid Russia and China threat
The US has confirmed it has deployed a space weapon into Earth's orbit for the first time amid threats from Russia and China.
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the "on orbit" weapon was needed to protect US forces.
He also said the US was ready for "evolving threats", but did not elaborate on the weapon's capabilities or when it was put into orbit.
Senior military leaders have previously alleged Russia has an…
15 Sept, 05:59