[dynoman]

Original article says “are developing directed energy weapons to exploit U.S. systems” not “have developed”.

https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2349408/esper-speaks-at-air-force-association-conference/

[White Lives Matter]

He is quoted as saying they have. Here is a video in the first link of him saying it:

https://www.express.co.uk/videos/6191658484001/China-and-Russia-have-weaponised-space-says-Mark-Esper

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/china-russia-have-weaponised-space-22697271

https://m.theepochtimes.com/china-russia-have-weaponized-space-defense-secretary_3503562.html