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defense29 days ago•4 min saved

US Air Force Secretary Confirms First Deployment of Orbital Space Control Weapons

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed on September 14, 2026, that the US Space Force has deployed 'space control weapons' in orbit, marking the first official public acknowledgment of US offensive space capabilities. Meink declined to specify weapon types but emphasized deterrence against Chinese and Russian threats. He also announced milestones for the Golden Dome missile defense system, including flight-ready interceptors and new air-moving target indication satellites, alongside accelerated drone production goals.

via Breaking Defense|

#afa-2026 #defense #golden-dome

military-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Boeing Secures $439 Million Contract for U.S. Military Satellite"

Boeing has been awarded a $439.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to build the WGS-12 military communications satellite, part of the Wideband Global Satcom constellation. The satellite is set to be delivered in January 2029 and will provide communications services to the United States and its allies. This comes as Boeing is still completing production of WGS-11, funded by congressional earmarks, and the Department of the Air Force has confirmed that WGS-12 meets specific needs that cannot be met by commercial alternatives.

via SpaceNews|

#boeing #communications #military-satellite