The RAF launches a new space squadron to defend UK satellites

The Royal Air Force has set up a new space squadron, the Ministry of Defence said on 23 September. No. III Space Effects Squadron is the first UK unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying threats to British satellites.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, the Chief of the Air Staff, announced it at the first UK Space Power Conference. The squadron joins No. I Space Operations Squadron and No. II Space Warning Squadron, which watch for threats in space. The new unit will act against them.

It will use advanced technology, including electronic warfare, and support both defensive and offensive operations. The MoD has not said more. A spokesperson told The Register the details are classified.

“Space no longer supports operations from the sidelines. It’s a domain of direct competition, where our military advantage can be won or lost,” said Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth.

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