UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told
Summary
The British military has been using ground-based systems to jam or block satellites from other countries to protect its own sensitive operations. The UK recently created a new unit, the Space Effects Squadron, to defend its satellites against growing threats in space.Key Facts
- The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has used a system for about a year to interfere with other nations’ satellites.
- This system helps stop hostile satellites from tracking UK nuclear submarines and special forces.
- The new Space Effects Squadron focuses on disrupting and blocking hostile threats in space.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said satellites are crucial for everyday life, including phones, banking, and GPS.
- Losing GPS would cost the UK economy about £1.4 billion per day.
- The UK faces increasing threats from countries like Russia and China in space, including satellite jamming and dangerous satellite maneuvers.
- The UK works closely with the US Space Force to protect military satellites.
- Space threats affect not just military security but also daily services like weather forecasts, emergency response, and transportation.
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