UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told

The UK military has been using a ground-based system for a year to jam or block satellites from other countries to defend against hostile threats, including preventing tracking of nuclear submarines and sensitive military operations. The newly established Space Effects Squadron aims to enhance the protection of UK satellites amid increasing threats in space. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the UK's reliance on satellites for daily life and warned that adversaries are developing space jamming and weapon capabilities. The US recently confirmed deploying an unspecified space weapon, drawing condemnation from China and Russia, who warned of an arms race in space.