September 14, 2026: US declares orbital weapons

Today's essential intelligence on markets, energy, AI and geopolitics. Key takeaways: • Space Exploration and Security • Geopolitical Tensions and Diplomacy • Business and Market Dynamics • Technological Advancements and Economic Impact US Space Force Orbital Weapons Deployment On September 14, 2026, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed the US deployed on-orbit space control weapons. German Leadership Rejects Energy Windfall Tax On September 15, 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected demands from the SPD—the center-left Social Democratic Party of Germany—for a windfall tax, instead securing a pledge from Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Saidi to route a portion of Iraq’s 9 to 10 million daily barrels to Europe (ZDF). Read the full newsletter: https://thegist.online/2026-09... Subscribe free: https://thegist.online/subscri... Full transcript: https://thegist.online/2026-09...Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.