The United States of America has officially confirmed the placement of space weapons in Earth orbit. US Air Force Secretary Troy Meinke said, that such an orbital system is necessary to protect American forces from enemy action. Speaking at a conference on air issues, space and cyberspace, he emphasized the readiness of the United States to confront evolving threats, without revealing details about the weapon's capabilities or its launch date.
The placement of weapons is carried out against the background of plans to strengthen military capabilities
in space, зумовлених відповідними програмами росії та Китаю, спрямованими на ураження
та порушення роботи американських супутників. In response, China called on the US to stop expanding its military capabilities and preparing for a war in outer space. Official representatives of the US Space Force noted, that control of outer space involves the use of kinetic and non-kinetic means of disruption, degradation or destruction of the enemy's capabilities by the decision of the combat commands.
Experts assume, which is about electronic warfare systems or, less likely, кінетичні засоби ураження, здатні створювати космічне сміття. Розміщення таких можливостей розглядається як елемент системи протиракетної оборони «Золотий купол» та відповідає виконавчому розпорядженню Президента США щодо ролі Космічних сил не лише
in defense, and in offensive actions. Contract 1967 prohibits placing weapons of mass destruction in orbit, however, the leading powers continue to develop other means of influencing satellites, which are critical for communication, observation and navigation.
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