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The U.S. has confirmed the deployment of a weapon in Earth's orbit, marking its first acknowledgment of offensive space capabilities. Troy Meink emphasized the necessity of this weapon for protecting American forces against hostile threats. U.S. military officials cite the advancements in anti-satellite capabilities by Russia and China as reasons for enhancing military presence in space. The U.S. Space Force, established in 2019, aims to safeguard American space infrastructure and has been tasked with both offensive and defensive operations. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits weapons of mass destruction in orbit, yet the U.S., Russia, and China are exploring capabilities that do not violate this treaty, focusing on targeting adversary satellites.