This is confirmed. The US Space Force now says it has active weapons systems in orbit. This is the initial acknowledgement they have ever confirmed such a thing. The declaration came after reports from BBC, Financial Times, and Telegraph. A spokesperson called the weapon an orbital control capability but gave no details. There was no disclosure its specific capabilities or its technical design. Beijing issued a warning. They brought up concerns regarding the safety of space. Other states were not cited. This is a significant development for armed forces in space. The branch is spearheading this effort. But with so few specifics, the ultimate scope is still uncertain.
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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons - BBC
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons BBC
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US confirms weapons in space, prompting warning from China - The Times
US confirms weapons in space, prompting warning from China The Times
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Space Force On-Orbit Space Control Weapons Confirmed - MiGFlug
Space Force On-Orbit Space Control Weapons Confirmed MiGFlug
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US has put a mystery weapon into space but won't reveal what it is - metro.co.uk
US has put a mystery weapon into space but won't reveal what it is metro.co.uk
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US confirms it has weapons in space - CNN
US confirms it has weapons in space CNN