US deploys weapons in orbit

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Dr. Nola Haynes

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I have updates about the U.S. putting a weapon in space & more.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM

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The Russian war on Europe. And to think some Putin apologists on the left and right say there is no Russian threat or destablisation. Below: Russian hybrid-warfare activity across NATO, 2018-2025.

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Officials: 14 #Russia spy satellites passed over US military base in #SaudiArabia days before #Iran carried out a damaging strike

March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes

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US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

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U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...

U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.

www.nytimes.com

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Tim Stephens

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This is of course outrageous. Space should be reserved for peace not war.

As with other areas of international law, the Trump administration is bulldozing all guardrails.

www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space

Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit

www.theguardian.com

September 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM

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"All war is deception...."

Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Chapter 1

CNN @cnn.com · 22h

The United States military has weapons in space and will use them to defend its forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday. This marks the first official confirmation of such capabilities and a deliberate signal to potential adversaries.

Tap the link for more: https://cnn.it/4Am3cvp

September 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM

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The United States military has weapons in space and will use them to defend its forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday. This marks the first official confirmation of such capabilities and a deliberate signal to potential adversaries.

Tap the link for more: https://cnn.it/4Am3cvp

September 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM

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Michael McFaul

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Not good.
www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/w...

U.S. confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space

U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has "on-orbit space control weapons," as he outlined a broader push to modernize the Air Force.

www.cnbc.com

September 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM

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Daniel Aldrich

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Star Wars: The United States has stationed weapons in Earth’s orbitm. This is the first such public acknowledgment by a Pentagon official after years of preparations to counter potential deployments by Russia and China.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...