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Pentagon acknowledges space weapons deployment for first time

The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon tha.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon tha.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Sep 15, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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