Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what’s already in orbit

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VIENNA (AP) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made headlines recently by confirming the United States has deployed weapons in space. He did not, however, detail what the weapons were, how they work or if they were targeting other objects in space. It’s not just U.S.

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    VIENNA (AP) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made headlines recently by confirming the United States has deployed weapons in space. He did not, however, detail what the weapons were, how they work or if they were targeting other objects in space. It’s not just U.S.

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