# US Space Force says US has weapons in orbit

https://mins.news/en/item/58390

- euronews, 2026-09-14 21:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/united-states-space-force-says-us-has-weapons-in-orbit

> The US Space Force says the United States has deployed weapons in orbit. Once a venue for Cold War competition over propaganda victories, space has become a crucial strategic arena as countries compete for military and technological advantages.

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