A Pentagon official has made a significant announcement about the US military's presence in space. The US has weapons in Earth's orbit, according to the Air Force secretary. This admission comes as the military works to counter potential moves by other countries.

The Air Force secretary spoke at a conference, stating that the US has space control weapons to defend against hostile actions. However, details about the weapons themselves are not available.

Further information can be found through the Air Force's website or other news sources, which may provide more context about this development.