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Who defends UK satellites?
The Ministry of Defence has established a new RAF unit specifically to defend British satellites from increasing threats in space. This shows a dedicated effort to protect these vital assets. Previously, satellite defence might have been spread across different units, but this new force indicates a focused and specialised approach to safeguarding the UK's space capabilities.
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