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…
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RegionsUnited Kingdom
Published4 h ago (Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:57:53 GMT)
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AuthorBen Quinn Political correspondent