Pentagon exposes covert space weapons on orbit

The U.S. Air Force disclosed that the Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending against adversary threats, marking a rare public acknowledgment of such capabilities. While details remain classified, the weapons are intended to protect U.S. access to space and counteract potential threats from China and Russia, who are developing their own counterspace systems. Experts note that these weapons could include kinetic or non-kinetic systems and offer advantages like rapid response and surprise, which are critical in modern space-dependent warfare.

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