SUA confirmă pentru prima dată că a lansat arme spațiale, necesare pentru „amenințări în continuă evoluție”

The U.S. Air Force Secretary, Troy Meink, announced the deployment of a space weapon, marking the first acknowledgment of offensive capabilities in space by the U.S. This move comes amid evolving threats and aims to protect American forces from hostile actions. While details about the weapon's capabilities remain undisclosed, military leaders emphasize the need to enhance space military capabilities in response to Russian and Chinese advancements. The U.S. Space Force, established in 2019, is tasked with safeguarding American space assets, including satellites. The administration has indicated that space weapons are crucial for both offensive and defensive operations.