The U.S. announced the deployment of space weapons in orbit – Defense One
The United States has deployed space-based surveillance assets into orbit that are capable of protecting the country’s combined forces from potential hostile actions by adversaries.
This was stated by U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Maink. He emphasized that Washington continues to ensure its readiness to counter threats wherever they may arise. Previously, U.S. officials had refrained from publicly confirming the country’s possession of space weapons, citing national security and secrecy concerns.
This was reported by Defense One.
Previously, the U.S. assessed the consequences of a Russian nuclear strike on satellites in space.
The U.S. learned of Russia’s plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space
