Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space

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Defense &National Security The Big Story Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in spaceAir Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the U.
military has deployed a weapon into space, marking the first time an American official has acknowledged that Washington has such a capability.
© Matt Rourke, Associated Press Meink did not provide many details about the weapon or when it was launched, but he stated that it will “make sure that when we’re threatened, we can take care of that.

Defense &National Security The Big Story Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in spaceAir Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the U.
military has deployed a weapon into space, marking the first time an American official has acknowledged that Washington has such a capability.
© Matt Rourke, Associated Press Meink did not provide many details about the weapon or when it was launched, but he stated that it will “make sure that when we’re threatened, we can take care of that.