The UK is launching a new Royal Air Force unit, the No III Space Effects Squadron, aimed at defending satellites and supporting military operations in space. This initiative comes as part of a broader strategy to enhance the UK's capabilities in response to increasing threats from other nations, particularly in light of reported hostile activities targeting UK satellites.
The squadron will integrate personnel from various armed forces to monitor and counteract potential threats in orbit. This development follows a government strategy that allocates £7.8 billion to bolster the UK's space defense capabilities by 2030.