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The U.S. military has publicly acknowledged that it has weapons operating in orbit — while leaving key details about the systems classified.Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed that the Space Force has “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary action.”Exactly what those weapons are, how they operate and when they were deployed remains undisclosed.
The acknowledgment offers a rare glimpse into America’s classified capabilities in space as the U.S., China and Russia increasingly view Earth’s orbit as a potential domain of military conflict.
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Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.