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U.S. Acknowledges Deploying Weapons in Space

The United States has acknowledged deploying weapons in space. The weapons and whether they have been used are not specified.

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Weapon deployment in space could accelerate strategic competition and increase risks to satellites and space-based communications.

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  1. The US Put Weapons in Space. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? ↗gizmodo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

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