Space Force

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The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is pictured in northern Greenland, on October 4, 2023. It shows a large satelitte dish in front of containers, with a cloudy orange sky in the background.

US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons

The US has for the first time confirmed the deployment of an "on orbit" space weapon, citing the need to safeguard its forces against hostile actions. This announcement has drawn a warning from China against an arms race in space.

United States Space Force says US has weapons in orbit

Sep 14euronews.com

US Space Force confirms deployment of weapons in orbit

US Space Force confirms deployment of weapons in orbit. The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.