US Deploys First Ever On-Orbit Weapon In Space, Warns China, Russia

The US has deployed its first-ever "on-orbit" weapon in space, according to the US Space Force. US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the weapon is necessary for "space control" against hostile enemies, specifically targeting China and Russia. The type of weapon was not specified, but it is designed to defend against missiles and airborne threats. The US has been developing space capabilities for its "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Russia and China, the main geopolitical rivals of the US, also pose potential threats to US interests in space.