Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 15 Sep 2026,Tuesday International
The US has publicly confirmed that it has weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the weapons can help defend American forces from attacks in space. The Pentagon has not revealed their number, location or exact abilities. US Space Command said the move is aimed at preventing future conflicts and protecting important space systems. Modern militaries depend on satellites for GPS, communication, surveillance and missile warnings. China and Russia are also developing space warfare capabilities. Experts warn that attacks on satellites could create dangerous debris. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans weapons of mass destruction in orbit but does not ban all conventional weapons.
