US confirms space weapons deployment, stoking China-Russia tensions

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According to recent reports, Washington has confirmed that it has arms deployed in space, marking the first public acknowledgment by the US that it is operating weapon systems in orbit.[2][8] China and Russia have condemned the deployment, warning that it risks "turning space into a battlefield" and could undermine existing arms control frameworks and norms meant to keep outer space a peaceful domain.[2] This revelation comes amid broader strategic rivalry among major powers and follows increasing concern that critical satellite infrastructure—used for communications, navigation, and surveillance—could become targets in any future conflict. While details of the specific capabilities and legal justifications have not yet been fully disclosed, the announcement is seen by many analysts as a watershed moment in global security, potentially prompting other states to accelerate their own military space programs and raising urgent questions about how international law and diplomacy can contain a new arms race beyond Earth.[2][8]

Sources: NDTV, RTV Online