U.S. confirms deployment of weapons in space, drawing warnings from China and Russia
The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, although the systems and their operational purpose remain unspecified. China and Russia have warned about the move, while North Korea cited it to justify its own weapons buildup.
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Why it matters
The disclosure could accelerate an arms race in space and increase risks to satellites and strategic stability.
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