# US announces space-based weapons: What’s the risk?

https://mins.news/en/video/59990

- Global News, 2026-09-15 21:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMXJ-ISQVdU

> The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has sent weapons into space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the country has on-orbit space-control weapons designed to defend the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.

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