A retired U.S. military official has acknowledged that recent American deployments of weapons in space are a direct response to what he describes as an ongoing "arms race" in orbit, driven by advancements made by rival nations. The comments highlight growing concerns over militarization in space, with the general framing the move as a necessary countermeasure to existing capabilities developed by other countries. While specifics on the nature of these deployments remain limited, the statement underscores escalating tensions in an increasingly contested domain. Experts and policymakers will likely weigh in on whether such actions risk destabilizing international relations or are a pragmatic step in national security strategy.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula on Tuesday said the revelation that the U.S. has deployed weapons into space is in response to a space "arms race" that has "already been underway," referring to similar efforts by Russia and China. Deptula told NewsNation's Katie Pavlich on "Katie Pavlich Tonight" that Russia and China...
