U.S. acknowledges deploying weapons in space amid Space Force expansion
The United States has acknowledged for the first time that it deployed weapons in space. The Space Force is also planning major personnel growth, while budget constraints threaten some programs.
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Why it matters
A confirmed orbital weapons presence could intensify strategic competition and increase the risk of militarization in space.
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