This is confirmed. The Pentagon's space branch now says it has operational weapons in orbit. This marks the first time they have ever admitted to such a thing. The statement came in the wake of reports from BBC, Financial Times, and Telegraph. Representatives called the weapon an orbital control capability but gave no details. There was no disclosure its operational functions or how it's built. China responded with a warning. They brought up concerns about space safety. No other countries were mentioned. This is a recent shift for armed forces in space. The branch is spearheading this effort. But with so few specifics, the complete ramifications remain unknown.
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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons - BBC
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons BBC
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US confirms weapons in space, prompting warning from China - The Times
US confirms weapons in space, prompting warning from China The Times
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Space Force On-Orbit Space Control Weapons Confirmed - MiGFlug
Space Force On-Orbit Space Control Weapons Confirmed MiGFlug
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US has put a mystery weapon into space but won't reveal what it is - metro.co.uk
US has put a mystery weapon into space but won't reveal what it is metro.co.uk
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US confirms it has weapons in space - CNN
US confirms it has weapons in space CNN