WorldPingThe US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
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This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
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The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
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U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has "on-orbit space control weapons," as he outlined a broader push to modernize the Air Force.
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WorldPingGood heavens! US reveals it has placed weapons in space — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingThe US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
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WorldPingThe inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
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