UK military has jammed rival satellites to counter threats, BBC learns

The British armed forces have been employing electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt and block communications from other nations’ satellites, a defense strategy confirmed to the BBC. According to a source within the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Air Force has utilized a ground-based system for approximately one year to deter adversarial actions in the orbital domain.

This revelation coincides with the establishment of the Space Effects Squadron, a new RAF unit designed to protect Britain’s space assets. The ministry stated that the squadron’s primary mission involves