‘For offensive or defensive purposes’: US confirms for the first time that it deployed space weapons

The US has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed an offensive space weapon in Earth’s orbit. The capability is said to be necessary to protect American forces against hostile action. According to a report in BBC, US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink stated that the “on orbit” weapon is needed to safeguard US forces against evolving threats. He did not disclose the weapon’s functions or the time it was placed in orbit during his speech at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference. Advertisement This confirmation comes amid plans by US military leaders to expand American…