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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