SUA confirmă pentru prima dată desfășurarea de arme în spațiu

The U.S. has confirmed the deployment of a space weapon, marking the first acknowledgment of such offensive capabilities. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink emphasized the need for this weapon to protect U.S. forces from hostile actions. He noted the evolving threats and the necessity to enhance military capabilities in space, especially in response to Russian and Chinese advancements. The U.S. Space Force, established in 2019, aims to safeguard American space resources, including satellites. Recent reports indicate that Russian satellites have intercepted communications from European satellites, raising concerns about potential control over these assets. The U.S. views space as a critical battlefield for future conflicts.