Military● ElevatedSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 7:29 AM
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
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Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.
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