Military● ElevatedSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 3:55 PM
UK launches first space squadron to ‘degrade and deny’ enemies
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Breaking Defense · Western Europe
“No one wants a war in space. We are positioned to deter this,” said Harv Symth, UK Chief of the Air Staff.
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