U.S. confirms space weapons deployment for the first time, calling it necessary for defense

The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has deployed space weapons, according to a statement cited by Techub News from BBC News. U.S. Air Force Secretary said the weapons are necessary to defend the country against hostile actions. The statement marks a public step by Washington on the militarization of space, moving the issue from speculation into official confirmation. It also raises the prospect of broader international concern over a possible arms race in space. No further details on the weapons, deployment scope, or timeline were disclosed in the source brief.