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US officially confirms it has stationed weapons in orbit

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The United States government has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged that it has deployed weapons systems in space. Officials confirmed the existence of these orbital assets after years of speculation and denial, marking a shift in how openly Washington discusses its military space capabilities.

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This admission signals a new phase in the militarization of space, likely prompting rival powers like China and Russia to accelerate their own space weapons programs. It also raises questions about international treaties governing space and could intensify a global arms race beyond Earth's atmosphere.

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Source: news.slashdot.org — Posted, 2026-09-18

Published there as: “America Acknowledges for the First Time: It Has Deployed Weapons In Space”

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