U.S. Military Confirms American Weapons In Space

President Trump created the U.S. Space Force in 2019 as part of the Air Force. It was a historic step forward for U.S. defense capabilities.

The United States has deployed weapons in space.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the weapons are in space and will be used to defend American forces. It was the first public acknowledgment of such capabilities in orbit and a deliberate signal to those that pose potential threats in the domain.

Meink did not provide specifics on the weapons, and refused to provide additional details. It’s unknown when the weapons were put into orbit. President Trump created the U.S. Space Force in 2019 as part of the Air Force. It was a historic step forward for U.S. defense capabilities amid an advancing arms race in which China and Russia have challenged America’s space dominance.