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U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

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  1. 15 September
  2. Latest15 Sept, 23:28

    Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space

    Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the U.S. military has deployed a weapon into space, marking the first time an American official has acknowledged that…

    The HillThe Hill•Filip Timotija
  3. Follow-up15 Sept, 16:24

    Pentagon acknowledges space weapons deployment for first time

    The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon that is now in space or when…

    The HillThe Hill•Ellen Mitchell
  4. First seen15 Sept, 07:29

    U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

    Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Francesca Regalado