# US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapon

https://mins.news/en/item/58692

- BBC News, 2026-09-15 01:52 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck790xg41ygro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The US has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth orbit, marking the first public confirmation of such offensive capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the system was needed to protect US forces from hostile action, but gave no details about its functions or launch date.

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