UK commits £2.3 billion to military satellite communications

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:12 +0000

The United Kingdom is committing £2.3 billion to military satellite communications between 2026/27 and 2029/30 as part of a wider effort to strengthen resilient connectivity for defence, government and emergency services. The commitment forms part of the UK's new space strategy, which outlines a broader £2.8 billion satellite communications package.

Source: defencefulcrum.com

UK Creates Space Effects Squadron to Protect Its Satellites

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:03:13 +0000

The United Kingdom has established a new specialised unit within the Royal Air Force to counter hostile threats to the country’s satellites. The Ministry of Defence announced the formation of No. III Space Effects Squadron on 23 September, describing it as the UK’s first unit dedicated to “disrupting, degrade, and deny hostile threats in space.” The new unit is part of the RAF’s broader plans to build out capabilities for what Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth described as “orbital warfare” during his keynote address at the UK Space Power Conference.

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UK commits £2.3 billion to military satellite communications

UK Creates Space Effects Squadron to Protect Its Satellites