Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula stated on September 16, 2026, that the deployment of U.S. weapons into space is a response to an ongoing space arms race involving Russia and China. In an interview with NewsNation's Katie Pavlich, Deptula emphasized that similar military efforts are being pursued by these nations.
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Retired Lieutenant General Discusses U.S. Response to Space Arms Race
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula commented on the U.S. deployment of weapons in space, indicating it is a reaction to an existing arms race with Russia and China. He made these remarks during an interview on NewsNation.
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