US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: 'Our aim is deterrence'

The US Space Force has publicly acknowledged the operation of weapons in Earth orbit for the first time. Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink stated that these orbital weapons are deployed to defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks. This strategic move follows years of preparations by the Pentagon to counter potential space deployments by Russia and China. According to the US Space Force, the primary objective of maintaining these capabilities in orbit is deterrence.