UK launches RAF space squadron to protect satellites

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 09:34

The UK is launching a new RAF space squadron to protect satellites.

The No III Space Effects Squadron will be announced by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting. The unit will protect satellites used for missile warnings, communications and ship navigation, and support defensive operations. Streeting said Britain needs to keep pace in the new space race.

How it is being reported

• UK launches new space squadron as RAF tackle increasing 'hostile' threats from spaceThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 09:20
• UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in spaceThe Guardian · 23 Sept, 08:57
• UK to launch first RAF space squadron to counter hostile threatsThe Independent · 23 Sept, 08:14

In this story: UK · RAF · Wes Streeting · No III Space Effects Squadron

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