U.S. Air Force deploys first space-based weapon
美國空軍部署首款太空武器
更新於: 2026年9月16日 上午03:00
On September 14, 2026, U.S.
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。
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.
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。
During the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in Maryland, Meink revealed that these assets are designed to defend the Joint Force from hostile actions.
儘管該硬體的具體性質仍屬機密，但官員將其歸類為「太空控制」系統。
These may include both kinetic weapons, like physical impactors, and non-kinetic tools, such as lasers or electronic jamming technology.
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。
Historically, these programs were considered 'open secrets,' but this public acknowledgment is intended to strengthen deterrence.
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。
This milestone underscores the evolution of space from a peaceful frontier into a highly contested warfighting domain, reflecting a broader effort by the U.S. to modernize its military capabilities against emerging global threats.
