U.S. Air Force Secretary Claims America Has "On-Orbit" Space Control Weapons
Source: Global Times
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On the 14th local time, a reporter from the Central Radio and Television Station learned that U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stated during a speech at the annual "Aerospace and Cyber Conference" held in Maryland that the United States now possesses "on-orbit" space control weapons.
It is reported that this is the first time the United States has acknowledged its "offensive capabilities" in space. (Reporter from Central Radio and Television Station Zhang Yingzhe)
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
U.S. Air Force Secretary announced the possession of on-orbit space control weapons, marking the first acknowledgment of offensive capabilities in space by the U.S.
Location
Maryland
Unit
U.S. Air Force
Time
October 14
Equipment
on-orbit space control weapons
Summary
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced on October 14 that the U.S. possesses on-orbit space control weapons, marking the first acknowledgment of offensive capabilities in space. This statement was made during the annual Aerospace and Cyber Conference held in Maryland.
Key Facts
- U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the possession of on-orbit space control weapons.
- This is the first acknowledgment of offensive capabilities in space by the U.S.
- The announcement was made at the annual Aerospace and Cyber Conference in Maryland.