# New US Space Weapon Adds to Arsenal to Counter Russia, China

https://mins.news/en/item/61624

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-16 20:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-16/new-us-space-weapon-adds-to-arsenal-to-counter-russia-china?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaafc55a4391a00012676d8

> The Air Force’s disclosure this week that the US now possesses a weapon in space has fueled speculation about what it can do, while providing few answers about its capabilities.

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