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US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit

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US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit

The U.S. military publicly confirmed for the first time that it deployed a space weapon into Earth's orbit. The acknowledgement marks a significant shift in transparency regarding military space capabilities.

Why it matters: Defense contractors, government security teams, and policy makers should track military space weapons development as it signals escalating orbital conflict risks and may prompt adversary responses that affect satellite-based critical infrastructure.

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