The United States Space Force has deployed space control weapons into orbit to defend joint military forces against hostile adversary actions.
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced the deployment during his keynote speech at the annual Air, Space and Cyber conference, marking the first time a Pentagon official has publicly confirmed the existence of operational U.S. space-based weapons.
While Meink did not disclose specific operational details or the exact number of systems deployed, the Space Force warfighting framework indicates interest in both kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities. These encompass orbital strike options to destroy, disrupt, or degrade adversary platforms, as well as non-kinetic space link interdiction operations using electromagnetic or cyber attacks. The move underscores efforts to secure military dominance and protect assets in an increasingly contested domain.
