US Confirms for First Time It Has Deployed Weapons in Space
The acknowledgment marks a shift in Washington's public stance after years of warning that rivals such as Russia might be weaponizing orbit, a domain long governed by treaties limiting military use.
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, according to a report by France 24.
The disclosure was described as a notable development, coming after previous US warnings that countries such as Russia could be moving to weaponize space, a domain that international treaties have long designated for peaceful use.
France 24's Emerald Maxwell reported on the acknowledgment, though further details on the nature, scope or timing of the deployment were not specified in the available report.
The revelation raises questions about how the United States' own space activities align with the international framework it has previously invoked when cautioning against the weaponization of space by other nations.
France 24 did not provide additional official statements elaborating on the scope of the US disclosure at the time of reporting.
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- US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space — France 24 — English
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