Pentagon Admits Space Weapons Exist to Deter Attack; Experts Say Move May Invite It
US Air Force Secretary Maink publicly stated that American weapons are deployed in orbit, calling it a deterrence signal. Arms control experts warn this could prompt China and Russia to accelerate their own orbital programs.
- US Air Force Secretary first publicly confirmed weapons in orbit
- Statement made at AFA conference as deterrence signal
- Experts see risk of arms race in space
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