美國空軍部署首款太空武器
U.S. Air Force deploys first space-based weapon
Updated at: September 16, 2026 at 03:00 AM
2026年9月14日，美國空軍部長特洛伊·梅因克證實了一項軍事戰略的重大轉變：美國已正式部署軌道上的太空控制武器。
On September 14, 2026, U.S.
在馬里蘭州舉行的航空、太空與網絡會議期間，梅因克揭露這些資產旨在保護聯合部隊免受敵對行動的侵害。
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink confirmed a major shift in military strategy: the United States has officially deployed on-orbit space control weapons.
美國將此次部署定調為一項必要的防禦舉措，以反制中國和俄羅斯在反衛星技術上的進展。
These may include both kinetic weapons, like physical impactors, and non-kinetic tools, such as lasers or electronic jamming technology.
從歷史上看，這些計畫被視為「公開的秘密」，但此次公開承認旨在加強嚇阻力。
The U.S. frames this deployment as a necessary defensive move to counter advancements by China and Russia in anti-satellite technology.
不出所料，這項宣布引發了國際緊張局勢，中國和俄羅斯批評其可能引發太空軍備競賽。
Historically, these programs were considered 'open secrets,' but this public acknowledgment is intended to strengthen deterrence.
這一里程碑凸顯了太空從和平前線演變為高度競爭的作戰領域，反映了美國為應對新興全球威脅而努力實現軍事能力現代化的方針。
Predictably, the announcement sparked international tension, with China and Russia criticizing the potential for a space-based arms race.
