The push to declassify an existing space weapon is being spearheaded by Gen. John Hyten, the vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.

Pentagon Poised To Unveil, Demonstrate Classified Space Weapon WASHINGTON: For months, top officials at the Defense Department have been working toward declassifying the existence of a secret space weapon program and providing a real-world demonstration of its capabilities, Breaking Defense has learned. The effort — which sources say is being championed by Gen. John Hyten, the vice-chairman of the joint chiefs of staff — is close enough to completion that there was a belief the anti-satellite technology might have been revealed at this year's National Space Symposium, which kicks off next week. Read more » Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe