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U.S. Air Force Confirms Weapons Deployed in Space for First Time

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the U.S. now has "on-orbit space control weapons" as part of a broader modernization effort.

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The United States has weapons deployed in space, U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday, marking what officials described as the first time the government has publicly confirmed such a capability.

Speaking about the military's plans to modernize its forces, Meink said the U.S. now has "on-orbit space control weapons," according to CNBC.

The statement was made as part of a broader discussion on Air Force modernization efforts, though further details on the nature, number or specific capabilities of the weapons were not immediately disclosed.

CNBC reported that the acknowledgment represents a significant shift in how U.S. officials have discussed military capabilities in space, an arena that has drawn increasing attention from defense planners in recent years.

Additional details on the announcement, including the full context of Meink's remarks, were not available at the time of publication.

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