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UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites
Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron to defend the country's satellites, the latest move as countries race to develop military space capabilities.
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Britain announced on Wednesday that it will create a new Royal Air Force squadron dedicated to military space operations. The unit will be tasked with protecting the United Kingdom’s critical satellites, which are used for communications and for detecting incoming missile attacks. The move follows a global trend of nations expanding their military space capabilities. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the squadron’s role in safeguarding these assets.
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