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US Air Force secretary admits to space control weapons in orbit

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Sept. 19 the United States holds space control weapons in orbit, the first public admission of the capability.

Luisa Marconi
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US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said on 2026-09-19 that the United States has 'space control weapons in orbit' capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary actions, the first public admission of such a capability.[2]