US admission of orbital weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China, Russia

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The United States, China, and Russia have long been competing to develop and deploy satellite networks and satellite-capable spacecraft with potential offensive capabilities in outer space. The US admitting to having orbital weapons marks a significant milestone in this strategic military space race among major powers.

The US, China, and Russia have raced for years to build and deploy an array of satellite networks and maneuverable spacecraft bearing capabilities that could be used to attack or tamper with other spacecraft