Space: Washington confirms weapons in orbit but refuses to elaborate, a deliberate strategy

The United States confirmed the presence of weapons in low Earth orbit capable of defending its forces against hostile threats, according to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. This statement marks a break from decades of official silence on U.S. offensive space capabilities. While the 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits nuclear weapons in orbit, it does not address conventional weapons. Experts believe these weapons may include electronic jamming systems.