Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space The Independent UK · 2h ago
UFO Whistleblower Claims US Government Has Recovered Craft as Air Force Admits Weapons Are Now in Orbit Former Air Force intelligence specialist Dylan Borland has claimed the US government possesses recovered craft, as a FOIA case and official comments on orbital weapons fuel UAP scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
US Says Its Golden Dome Missile-Killer Is Flight-Ready—but It Is Not Yet in Orbit The US says its Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor programme has reached flight-ready hardware, but officials have not confirmed that any interceptor has launched or entered operational orbit. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’ The Guardian - US · Sep 19
China Urges US to Halt Space Military Buildup After Washington Confirms Weapons Deployed in Orbit China warns the US to halt its space military buildup after Washington confirms weapons are deployed in orbit, raising fears of a wider global space arms race. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space In a significant development, the United States has confirmed the deployment of weapons in space as a defensive measure, aiming to counter Russia's reported enhancements in anti-satellite capabilities. The US Air Force is also focusing on advancing autonomous systems and drone technologies. This strategic shift, part of former President Trump's… The Economic Times · Sep 16
The US says it has launched ‘space control weapons’. It plays into the hands of its enemies US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink this week announced the United States has deployed what he called “on-orbit space control weapons”. The Conversation · Sep 16
U.S. Space Force's Weapons Admission Draws Fire From Moscow and Beijing Air Force chief Troy Meink confirmed the US has weapons in orbit for the first time, as Russia, China push back and a $71B budget looms. Latin Times · Sep 16
US confirms it has deployed space weapons in Earth’s orbit, and Secretary of the Air Force says they are ready for ‘evolving threats’ China immediately warned against an arms race in outer space. We Got This Covered · Sep 15
U.S. Confirms There Are Military Weapons in Orbit For the First Time: 'On-Orbit Space Control Weapons' It's the first official confirmation that the United States has weapons in space. International Business Times · Sep 15
US Confirms On-Orbit Weapons as China Warns Against a Space Arms Race and Russia Calls for Weapon-Free Orbit The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in orbit but does not prohibit every conventional weapon, leaving the US systems undefined International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Good heavens! US reveals it has placed weapons in space TOI correspondent from Washington: Space war has just come out of the closet. One small disclosure from Washington on Monday is expected to lead to a giant leap for humankind – towards an arms race in the skies. The Times of India · Sep 15
In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space that knocked out streetlights and triggered burglar alarms in Hawaii. 64 years later, it says weapons are already in orbit The United States has acknowledged its possession of orbital space-control weapons, a declaration echoing a 1962 nuclear test that generated artificial radiation belts. Current space warfare strategies emphasize counter-space capabilities rather than relying on explosive power. Countries like China and Russia are also advancing their own space technologies, highlighting the… The Economic Times · Sep 15
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space The U.S. has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space The Independent UK · Sep 15
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit
The Economic Times · Sep 15 US military deploys weapons in space thousands of kilometres above Earth that can strike with brute force The United States has acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed “space control weapons” in orbit capable of defending American forces against hostile action, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said. He did not disclose the type, location or deployment date of the weapons. The US says the capabilities…
The Independent UK · Sep 15 US admits for the first time it has deployed weapons in space Washington vows to ‘maintain our dominance, not only in the air but in space’
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Top News · Jan 17, 2025 President-Elect Trump Names Troy Meink As Air Force Leader President-elect Trump appoints Troy Meink, a national security expert, to lead the Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
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