China's "Dogfighting" Satellites Come Into Focus As US Confirms Space Weapons

China's "Dogfighting" Satellites Come Into Focus As US Confirms Space Weapons The United States has publicly acknowledged that it already has weapons in orbit, adding a new dimension to a military competition increasingly defined by highly maneuverable satellites - and what they could be used for. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed the space weapons in a Monday disclosure at the Air & Space Forces Association's annual conference.  Among other threats, China's 'dogfighting' satellites have caught the attention of US officials.  In March of last year, Gen. Michael Guetlein, then the Space Force's vice...