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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
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U.S. confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has "on-orbit space control weapons," as he outlined a broader push to modernize the Air Force.
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- Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:22 UTC.
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