defending
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We are increasing readiness against existing threats, and the United States has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tabitha Walker, defending, said Pritchard was "remorseful for the distress she has caused", and that there was a "realistic prospect of rehabilitation".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“We are increasing readiness against existing threats, and the United States has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action,” Troy Meink said in a speech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action," a US Space Force spokesperson said in a statement that did not provide specifics on the weapons.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“I have, but I could make you all a target if I come. People think they are defending themselves, standing up for their people, but it’s all out of fear,” he told me.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
