Washington: (RightNow) The US Air Force’s Deputy Secretary, Troy Menke, has announced that the US has deployed advanced space weapons in Earth’s orbit. He stated this move is to counter evolving threats and defend allies’ interests.

Troy Menke revealed at the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference that the US is prepared to defend its forces against any adversary’s actions. This marks the first time a senior US official has directly acknowledged the presence of such weapons.

Experts suggest this action is setting a new precedent for military use of space. The term ‘space control’ by the US Space Force implies a desire to dominate space and limit rival nations.

It is clear that this announcement has raised serious concerns among major powers, including China and Russia. They argue that turning space into a battlefield could threaten global security.

It should be noted that under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, placing nuclear weapons in orbit is prohibited, but there are no restrictions on conventional weapons, leading to ongoing efforts to militarize space.