The problem with the U.S. telling everyone it has space weapons
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The U.S. military has acknowledged operating weapons in space, but what does that really mean? For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains why experts are less concerned about the weapons' capabilities and more worried about the ripple effects of publicly admitting they exist. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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