Pentagon reveals secret space weapons are already in orbit — but won't say what they do
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the U.S. Space Force possesses on-orbit space control weapons designed to defend American forces against hostile actions. The official declined to specify the nature, operation, or deployment timeline of these secret systems. This disclosure represents a significant shift in transparency as the U.S. addresses growing anti-satellite capabilities developed by China and Russia.
- ▪Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated that the Space Force has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force.
- ▪Meink refused to disclose details about the weapons' specific functions or when they were deployed into orbit.
- ▪The announcement was made at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.
- ▪The disclosure highlights a strategic response to China and Russia developing their own space weapon capabilities.
- ▪This marks a departure from the Pentagon's historical practice of keeping such orbital capabilities secret.
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MILITARY Pentagon reveals secret space weapons are already in orbit — but won't say what they do Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force now has 'on-orbit space control weapons' but declined to describe them By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published September 15, 2026 4:13pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video What are America's secret weapons in space? Expert breaks down the possibilities CSIS space security expert Clayton Swope explains what the Space Force’s newly disclosed on-orbit weapons could be — and why they could give the U.S. an edge in a conflict. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S.
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