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Britain commits £880 million to military space operations
Original: Britain sets out offensive and defensive space operations with £880 million committed to military intelligence and space control
The UK has announced plans for both offensive and defensive space operations, with £880 million dedicated to military intelligence and space control capabilities. The move marks a significant expansion of Britain's armed forces into the space domain, reflecting growing concern among Western governments about threats to satellites and the need to protect and project power in orbit.
Why now: Governments are accelerating military space programmes amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over satellite vulnerabilities.
United KingdomBritish Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence
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