US Weapons Already In Orbit; Russia, China Brace For Space War? | Firstpost Live

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The United States has publicly acknowledged that it now has space-control weapons deployed in orbit — a revelation that could mark a major shift in the militarisation of space. The US has not disclosed exactly what weapons are deployed but says the capabilities can help defend American forces against hostile action while strengthening both offensive and defensive options. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over China's and Russia's counter-space capabilities. From the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik in 1957, to America's Starfish Prime nuclear test, China's 2007 anti-satellite test and India's 2019 Mission Shakti, the race to control and disrupt space-based systems has been building for decades. Now, with the US confirming that space-control weapons are actually in orbit, the question is whether the world is entering a new phase of competition — one where the next battlefield could extend far beyond Earth. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest on Firstpost Live.