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US Air Force Secretary Confirms Space Weapons Deployment

The announcement said the weapons are on‑orbit space control weapons designed to defend U.S. forces, prompting warnings from China and Russia.

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On Monday, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that the U.S. military has deployed weapons into Earth's orbit.9,5 Meink said the weapons are "on-orbit space control weapons" that can defend against hostile adversary actions.4,1 The announcement marked the first time a U.S. official publicly acknowledged the deployment of space weapons.9,6,4

Meink said the deployment was necessary to safeguard U.S. forces against hostile enemy action.8 Gen Douglas Schiess of the Space Force said the Space Force operates active space‑based weaponry to support national defense.7 Schiess did not specify the type, number, or capabilities of the weapons.7

The U.S. has cited Russia and China as reasons for deploying space weapons.2 China’s foreign ministry warned that the U.S. action could spark a space arms race and urged the U.S. to stop expanding military capabilities.8 Russia’s foreign ministry said the U.S. action threatened long‑term stability in space‑based activity.8

Analysts warn that the deployment could accelerate a high‑risk arms race in Earth’s orbit.3

“Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the U.S. has “on-orbit space control weapons” capable of defending “against hostile adversary actions.””
Troy Meink, Air Force Secretary1

Pourquoi c’est important

  • Space weapons are weapons placed in Earth's orbit that can be used for defense or attack.7

  • The U.S. Space Force is the branch of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for space operations.7

  • The announcement comes amid growing concerns about a space arms race involving Russia and China.8,2

  • The U.S. has cited Russia and China as reasons for deploying space weapons.2

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