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TOUS 4713 Etats Unis Washington reconnait avoir deploye des armes dans l espace

Published on 15/09/2026 | 05:09

The United States has acknowledged for the first time possessing space-based control weapons in orbit, capable of defending its forces against hostile actions. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink did not specify the nature of these systems, citing deterrence as a reason. This announcement comes as Washington, Moscow, and Beijing bolster their space-based military capabilities, raising fears of a new arms race in orbit.

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