# Air Force secretary says U.S. has weapons in space

https://mins.news/en/item/59445

- NBC News, 2026-09-15 07:22 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/u-s-has-weapons-in-space-air-force-secretary-says-269859397974

> Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the United States possesses “on-orbit space control weapons” able to defend against “hostile adversary actions.” NBC News’ Courtney Kube examines what kinds of weapons could be used in space.

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