US confirms deploying weapons in space for first time
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced Monday that the US has deployed "on-orbit space control weapons" in Earth's orbit, marking the first public acknowledgment of such capabilities. The revelation, designed for offensive and defensive use, raises concerns about an accelerating arms race with Russia and China.
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