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US Space Force confirms operation of on-orbit weapons

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The U.S. Space Force has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it operates "on-orbit weapons." Chief of Space Operations Douglas Schiess stated these weapons are used for defense against space-enabled attacks. This admission marks a significant shift in how the U.S. military discusses its space-based capabilities. AI

RANK_REASON Public acknowledgment of weapon deployment by a military branch. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US Space Force confirms operation of on-orbit weapons

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 America Acknowledges for the First Time: It Has Deployed Weapons In Space Tuesday U.S. Space Force chief Douglas Schiess said his branch of the U.S. military

    📰 America Acknowledges for the First Time: It Has Deployed Weapons In Space Tuesday U.S. Space Force chief Douglas Schiess said his branch of the U.S. military operates "on-orbit weapons," reports Reuters, to defend "against space-enabled attacks." He promised "disciplined... 📰 S…

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