How the US Military's Orbital Warfare Strategy Shifts the Global Balance of Power The United States has officially entered the fray of space based military capabilities, confirming that it has deployed "space control weapons" into orbit.
This development comes as no surprise to observers who have tracked the Pentagon's gradual shift towards embracing orbital warfare as a legitimate tool for national defense.
In recent years, senior officials preferred to keep discussion of space based military capabilities under wraps. However, the latest confirmation underscores a strategic reckoning within the US military.