SUA recunosc pentru prima dată că au desfășurat arme în spațiu, dar nu spun de ce fel

The U.S. has confirmed the deployment of space weapons for the first time, indicating a shift in military strategy. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink stated that these weapons are designed to protect U.S. forces from hostile actions. While details about the weapons remain undisclosed, this acknowledgment comes amid rising concerns over space weaponization by adversaries like Russia and China. The U.S. has previously warned about Russia's development of anti-satellite weapons. The announcement aligns with the Trump administration's focus on militarizing space, including the establishment of the Space Force and the proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. The legal framework governing space weapons is primarily the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits nuclear weapons in space but does not ban conventional weapons. Meink also mentioned plans to enhance autonomous capabilities within the Air Force by 2032, including the use of kamikaze drones.