# UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

https://mins.news/en/item/70295

- euronews, 2026-09-23 08:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/uk-to-launch-new-military-space-squadron-to-protect-satellites-defence-ministry-says

> The UK defence ministry says it will establish a new military space squadron to protect satellites. Last year, Space Command chief Major General Paul Tedman said he was “really worried” about Russia’s repeated attempts to jam British military satellites.

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