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The UK Space Command has revealed that Russian satellites have been actively monitoring and interfering with British military satellites. Major General Paul Tedman shared in an interview with the BBC that Moscow has been conducting operations to jam the UK’s military satellites on a weekly basis. This interference comes amidst heightened tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Germany’s Defense Minister also acknowledging similar activities by Russia against their military satellites.
General Tedman detailed how Russian satellites have been operating dangerously close to UK assets, equipped with technology to observe and collect information from British military satellites. Despite counter-jamming measures in place, the UK has experienced repeated instances of Russian interference, intensifying concerns about the security of space-based assets. The escalating presence of Russian and Chinese satellites in orbit poses an increasing threat, with both nations testing anti-satellite weapons and the potential deployment of nuclear weapons in space, as highlighted by the US and the UK.
During a visit to RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire, General Tedman emphasized the growing congestion in space, with over 45,000 objects orbiting Earth and an additional 300 rocket launches planned for the year. The facility, home to Britain and America’s Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, plays a crucial role in tracking potential threats in space. However, the UK’s capabilities for intercepting ballistic missiles remain limited, underscoring the need for increased investment in space and missile defense strategies to mitigate evolving threats from adversaries like China and Russia
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