U.S. Deploys Space Weapons for First Time | Charlotte News

The U.S. has officially confirmed deploying weapons in space, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealing “on-orbit space control weapons” designed to defend American forces — though details remain scarce. This move follows Russia’s development of anti-satellite tech, prompting a shift from cautious downplaying to proactive military readiness. Meink also predicts a dramatic transformation of the Air Force by 2032, including potential replacement of artillery with one-way attack drones, all aimed at countering current and emerging threats. Established just in 2019, the Space Force is now stepping into a high-stakes, rapidly evolving domain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsoctv.com/news/world/us-acknowledges/R33PGIEM4Q3K5LOXBOERZ4PZMY/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab1c622b569e19aa Report issues to [email protected].