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WorldU.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed a space weapon in orbit

U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force has deployed space-control weapons in Earth orbit capable of defending against hostile action. Officials have acknowledged such a deployment for the first time, but Meink gave no details. Expert Victoria Samson said the system was likely space-based electronic warfare equipment rather than a kinetic weapon.

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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-14 22:05Original

U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed a space weapon in orbit
U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed a space weapon in orbitWorld