U.S. confirms space weapon in orbit

On September 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink confirmed that the United States has deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, marking the first official acknowledgment of such offensive capabilities. The weapon is intended to protect U.S. forces from hostile actions and evolving threats, but specifics about its capabilities or deployment date were not provided. This announcement comes amid increasing space militarization by Russia and China, and follows the establishment of the U.S. Space Force in 2019.