Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:25am on 18 Sep 2026,Friday International
The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has weapons deployed in orbit, describing them as “space control” capabilities for defensive and offensive purposes. Washington did not disclose the number or specific types of weapons, but said they can use kinetic and non-kinetic methods against hostile space capabilities. China criticised the move, warning against weaponising outer space and an arms race, while Russia called for space to remain free of weapons and urged complete demilitarisation. The development highlights growing military competition among major powers and concerns over gaps in international rules governing weapons in space. (PC: X)
