What Happened
Air Force Secretary Acknowledges Space-Based Capabilities
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has revealed that the US military has on-orbit space weapons, a public acknowledgment that may lead to an arms race in space. Meink’s statement marks a significant change in rhetoric, as top service officials have typically been secretive about US space capabilities. The announcement was made at the Air, Space, Cyber conference, and experts warn that it could push China and Russia to acknowledge their own space capabilities. This development was first reported by Defense One.