This is confirmed. America's military space wing now says it has operational weapons in orbit. This is the initial acknowledgement they have ever admitted to such a thing. The announcement came in the wake of reports from BBC, Financial Times, and Telegraph. A spokesperson called the weapon a space control system but did not elaborate. There was no disclosure what it can do or its technical design. China responded with a warning. The response cited concerns about space safety. Other states were not cited. This is a significant development for armed forces in space. The branch is spearheading this effort. But with so few specifics, the ultimate scope is still uncertain.