The UK military is jamming another nation’s satellites as part of efforts to defend Britain’s space-based assets, according to the head of the RAF.
The RAF chief said the UK faced “unprecedented threats” from adversaries operating in space. The warning comes as a new military unit is created to help protect British satellites.
Satellites are increasingly important to military operations, although the supplied information does not detail which systems are involved or identify the nation whose satellites are being jammed. It also does not provide further information about the new unit’s structure, capabilities or operating location.
The creation of the unit reflects the perceived need to defend UK satellites against threats from hostile actors in space. The RAF chief’s comments indicate that satellite interference is being used as part of Britain’s wider defensive response.
No further details have been provided about the nature of the threats, the duration of the jamming activity or the unit’s expected timetable. The latest position is that the new formation is being established while the UK military continues efforts to protect its satellites.
