US Space Force Confirms Weapons Deployed in Orbit for First Time
Officials say the disclosure reflects growing military competition among the US, China and Russia over control of space-based assets.
The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit, according to a report by France 24.
The confirmation comes as the United States, China and Russia continue to expand their military capabilities in space, the report said.
Officials cited by France 24 said the disclosure underscores a growing focus on controlling the space domain, which is considered increasingly vital to military communications, surveillance and navigation systems relied upon by armed forces worldwide.
France 24 did not specify the exact nature or number of the weapons systems involved, nor provide further details on their deployment timeline or operational status.
The report frames the announcement within a broader context of intensifying strategic rivalry among major powers over space-based military assets, as nations seek to protect satellite infrastructure critical to national security operations.
Sources
- US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time — France 24 — English
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