A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefield

Economic Times - Sep 18, 2026

The United States has deployed space control weapons, sparking global concerns about an orbital arms race. These systems are designed to defend military forces against hostile actions in space. Disrupting satellites could impact vital civilian services like navigation and communication networks. Existing international treaties do not fully address modern space-based military technologies. This development highlights space's growing importance as a contested military environment.

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