US confirms weapons deployed in Earth's orbit
The United States Air Force has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in Earth's orbit, capable of defending against hostile adversary action. The Pentagon declined to provide details about the type of weapons, their capabilities, or deployment timeline. Russia and China have criticised the move, with analysts warning it could accelerate a risky arms race in space between the three nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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