Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itself

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What happened

The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:29:04 UTC.

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  1. U.K. to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

  2. NATO ally pushes ‘Fort Trump’ US military base as Russian helicopter penetrates airspace

  3. Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itself

  4. Watch: RAF Hawk T2 crashes and explodes near airbase in Wales

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