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The United States has for the first time acknowledged deploying a space-control weapon in Earth orbit, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine, which cited U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. The disclosure marks a notable shift in U.S. military transparency regarding orbital weapons systems. While not directly tied to the Russia-Ukraine war, the announcement comes amid broader concerns about the militarization of space involving major powers, including Russia, which has previously been accused of testing anti-satellite capabilities.