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Space Force Deploys Kinetic-Kill Laser at Cape Canaveral
Original: Space Force Adds Kinetic-Kill Laser to Cape Canaveral Defenses
The US Space Force has added a kinetic-kill laser to its defenses at Cape Canaveral, according to a new report. The system is intended to protect the Florida launch site, a critical hub for military and commercial space operations. Details about the laser's capabilities and deployment timeline remain limited, and observers are watching closely for official confirmation.
Why now: Direct-to-launch defense of a major US spaceport marks a notable escalation in space-based military capabilities.
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- Space Force Adds Kinetic-Kill Laser to Cape Canaveral Defenses · The SOFX Report
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