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US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

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The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space.

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  • The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:56:25 UTC.

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