US Space Force Confirms First-Time Deployment of Weapons in Orbit

The US Space Force officially confirmed for the first time the deployment and presence of weapons in Earth orbit to counter threats from Russia and China, prompting sharp warnings and criticism from Beijing urging Washington to stop preparing for space war.

• US Space Force officially confirms weapons in orbit for the first time.
• US Space Force confirms weapons deployment in space
• Beijing urges Washington to stop preparing for space war
• The US Space Force acknowledges the presence of US weapons in orbit.
• Space is highlighted as an active strategic and military arena.