# The US admits it has weapons in orbit. An arms race in space?

https://mins.news/en/video/64862

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-18 20:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvFYm6uipA

> The US has confirmed for the first time that it deployed weapons in orbit capable of defending against hostile action. China has sharply warned against the “weaponization of space,” while Russia says space must remain free of weapons. The programme examines whether a new space arms race is feasible and what it could mean for global security.

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