This is confirmed. The Pentagon's space branch now says it has operational weapons in orbit. This marks the first time they have ever admitted to such a thing. The announcement came following coverage by BBC, Financial Times, and Telegraph. A spokesperson called the weapon an orbital control capability but gave no details. They didn't say its operational functions or how it's built. China responded with a warning. Concerns were raised about space safety. Other states were not cited. This is a recent shift for armed forces in space. The Space Force is taking the lead on this. But due to the absence of clear information, the ultimate scope is still uncertain.