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The U.S. was right to deploy weapons in orbit — militarizing space is the next great conquest, not humanity's most dangerous escalation
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NYT
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
The Air Force secretary confirmed the U.S. has a classified weapon already in orbit, framed as necessary to 'safeguard U.S. forces.' It's the first official admission of its kind.
The wire
NYT
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
The Air Force secretary confirmed the U.S. has a classified weapon already in orbit, framed as necessary to 'safeguard U.S. forces.' It's the first official admission of its kind.
BBC
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
BBC's take on the same bombshell: Washington says the classified orbital weapon deters 'potential enemy action,' opening a new chapter in great-power competition above the atmosphere.
NYT
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
Even massive terrestrial military footprints failed to deter Iran's strikes, pushing Gulf states to hedge their bets — a cautionary tale for anyone betting orbital hardware alone guarantees safety.
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BBC
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
BBC's take on the same bombshell: Washington says the classified orbital weapon deters 'potential enemy action,' opening a new chapter in great-power competition above the atmosphere.
NYT
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
Even massive terrestrial military footprints failed to deter Iran's strikes, pushing Gulf states to hedge their bets — a cautionary tale for anyone betting orbital hardware alone guarantees safety.
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