WorldUS confirms weapon in orbit as Russia and China warn of space arms race
The United States has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth’s orbit, marking its first admission of offensive capabilities in space. Russia and China warned this could fuel an arms race, while US officials have not revealed how the weapon works. The BBC’s defence correspondent says that race is already under way.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:35Original
US confirms weapon in orbit as Russia and China warn of space arms race
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