Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The United Kingdom launched the No. III Space Effects Squadron in September 2026 as its first specialised military unit dedicated to countering hostile activities in outer space. The squadron operates under UK Space Command and includes specialist personnel from different branches of the British military. Its responsibilities include protecting critical satellite infrastructure, responding to hostile activities in orbit, using electronic warfare capabilities, and supporting defensive and offensive space operations. The unit works alongside other RAF space squadrons responsible for space operations and warning. The UK has also invested significantly in space-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and Space Control capabilities.