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U.S. Confirms Deployment of Space Weapons

Updated 2026-09-15 11:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the deployment of on-orbit space control weapons, marking a significant step in modernizing its military capabilities.

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U.S. confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space

U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has "on-orbit space control weapons," as he outlined a broader push to modernize the Air Force.

2026-09-15 11:06 UTC