Pentagon acknowledges space weapons deployment for first time

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Trending on The Hill - September 15, 2026

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The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday.

Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon that is now in space or when it was launched, but said it will “make sure that when we’re threatened, we can take care of that.”

“Today we continue to ensure we remain ready to meet the challenges of evolving threats wherever they exist,” Meink said. “This is why the United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force against hostile........

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