US Space Force confirms deployment of orbital space weapons for first time
The US Space Force has officially acknowledged deploying space control weapons in orbit to counter hostile threats and protect military assets.
The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that the US Space Force has deployed "space control weapons" into Earth's orbit. Speaking at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink stated the orbital capabilities are designed to defend military forces against hostile actions and counter evolving threats.
Officials declined to elaborate on technical specifications or the exact nature of the classified capabilities. The disclosure comes amid growing military competition in space as major powers expand orbital assets vital for communications, surveillance, and navigation.
Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, El Día, France24, ORF.
Sources
- France24 — US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
- BBC News — US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
- ORF — USA bestätigen erstmals Stationierung von Waffen im Weltall
- Die Zeit — US-Weltraumwaffen: USA bestätigen die Stationierung von Waffen im Weltall
- El Día — EEUU reconoce por primera vez que tiene armas espaciales en órbita
Earlier coverage
- Sep 15, 2026, 03:30 AM UTCUS confirms deployment of space control weapons in Earth's orbit