The US has deployed weapons in space to defend its forces. This is according to the Secretary of the Air Force, who made the announcement at an annual conference. The move is seen as a deliberate signal to potential threats in space.

The Secretary of the Air Force stated that the US is ensuring it is prepared to face evolving threats. The country now has space control weapons in orbit that can defend against hostile actions.

Further details about the deployment and the conference where the announcement was made are available from the source, including comments from the Secretary of the Air Force.