US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space

The U.S. military has confirmed the deployment of active "on-orbit" weapons in space, marking a significant escalation in military capabilities beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Analysts caution that this move could trigger a dangerous arms race with Russia and China, raising concerns over destabilization in an already contested domain. The admission follows a public statement from the U.S. secretary of the air force, signaling a shift in how space is viewed as a potential battlefield. Experts warn of growing risks as major powers expand their presence in Earth’s orbit.

Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbitThe US has deployed weapons in space, the US military has confirmed, in an extraordinary public announcement that analysts warn will accelerate a high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit.The US secretary of the air force, Troy Meink, said Washington had active “on-orbit” weapons, meaning they had been deployed and were circling the globe. Continue reading...