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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… Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesSep 23, 2026, 5:25 PM
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The GuardianSep 23, 2026, 5:25 PM

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...

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EuronewsSep 23, 2026, 8:59 AM

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.

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The Straits TimesSep 23, 2026, 8:40 AM

Britain to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

The new squadron will protect critical satellites used in communications and to warn of incoming missile attacks.

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