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UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites

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The UK will launch the No III Space Effects Squadron, a new military unit focused on protecting British satellites and related services. The unit will warn of incoming missile attacks and support defensive and potentially offensive operations in space. The move comes as countries expand their military space capabilities.

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  1. 13h agoUK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space · The Guardian
  2. 12h agoUK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites, defence ministry says · Euronews
  3. 12h agoUK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites · Phys.org
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  2. Latest12h ago

    UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

    Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron to defend the country's satellites, the latest move as countries race to develop military space capabilities.

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  3. Follow-up12h ago

    UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites, defence ministry says

    Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

    EuronewsEuronews
  4. First seen13h ago

    UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space

    New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operations A new military unit dedicated to defending satellites, protecting services people need on earth and potentially supporting offensive operations is being launched by the UK. The No III Space Effects Squadron will be announced on Wednesday, with the defence secretary, Wes Streeting, warning that Britain needs to “keep pace in the new space race”. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Ben Quinn Political Correspondent