Defence
US reveals space weapons, but details remain secret
The US possesses orbital space weapons, confirmed by Under Secretary Troy Meink at a US aerospace conference. This marks the first admission of such capabilities, though specific details were withheld. Meink stated these are defensive and offensive capacities needed to counter threats from Russia and China, which have tested similar technologies since 2007. Experts believe the systems likely involve satellites capable of disabling enemy assets rather than attacking ground targets. The disclosure ends an era where space warfare was considered an international taboo, reflecting growing concerns over militarization of space amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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