US Confirms Offensive Weapon in Orbit | Global News

The U.S. just confirmed deploying an offensive weapon in orbit — the first time it’s openly admitted to having such capabilities in space. Air Force officials say it’s for force protection, but details remain hush-hush. This move underscores growing tensions as Russia and China ramp up their space militarization, targeting satellites critical to global communications and navigation. The Pentagon’s “Golden Dome” strategy includes space-based defenses, while the newly formed Space Force pushes for “space control” — the ability to disrupt or destroy enemy assets if needed. Despite a 1967 treaty banning weapons of mass destruction in orbit, nations continue developing anti-satellite tech, with recent reports hinting at Russian satellites intercepting signals and possibly designed for attack. The U.S. is clearly racing to maintain dominance in this increasingly contested domain.

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