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A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

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The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerous new arms race.S1 S2

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The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerou…

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 16, 2026

The brief

The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The US admission that the Pentagon has weapons in orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space. What comes next could tip the global strategic balance and set off a dangerous new arms race.S1 S2

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A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

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A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

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