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What is space warfare?
Space warfare refers to military activities conducted in or through outer space. The UK's actions, both jamming hostile satellites and creating a new RAF unit to defend its own, are examples of this evolving domain. It's about protecting national interests by controlling or denying access to space-based capabilities, reflecting a new frontier in defence.
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