Bleddyn Bowen: rugby figure rooted in Wales, once capped at the international level; now recognized for his public-facing role and ongoing relevance in sport history.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has said the United States has placed "on-orbit space control weapons" to defend the Joint Force. He has not described what the systems are, when they were deployed or how many exist. The admission follows years of concern about Chinese and Russian counterspace capabilities and will reshape deterrence and stability in Earth orbit.