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US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be…
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The United States confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. This disclosure follows earlier warnings that countries such as Russia might weaponize the space environment, which has long been protected by international treaties for peaceful use. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the revelation on Monday.
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