ScienceU.S. acknowledges an “on orbit” space weapon
The Washington Post describes the Air Force secretary’s announcement as the first U.S. acknowledgment of its own offensive capability in space.
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The Washington Post reported on September 14 that the Air Force secretary announced the U.S. has an “on orbit” space weapon to protect American forces. The newspaper called it the first U.S. acknowledgment of its own offensive capability in space and described the announcement as a warning to China and Russia. WION reports that retired Lt. Gen. P.J.S. Pannu said the disclosure should not necessarily be interpreted as the sudden arrival of a new capability.
U.S. acknowledges an “on orbit” space weapon
The Washington Post describes the Air Force secretary’s announcement as the first U.S. acknowledgment of its own offensive capability in space.