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UK Invests £500K to Shield Satellites from Russian Threats

10/14/2025

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The UK government will invest £500,000 to develop sensors that protect satellites from laser attacks.
Russia reportedly targets UK military satellites weekly, employing jamming and shadowing.
The UK has invested in Eutelsat to bolster communications and conducted coordinated maneuvers with the United States to maintain operational integrity.
Major General Paul Tedman emphasized that space is critical to national security and that innovative technologies are needed to counter emerging threats.

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The UK government will invest £500,000 to develop sensors that protect satellites from laser attacks.
Russia reportedly targets UK military satellites weekly, employing jamming and shadowing.
The UK has invested in Eutelsat to bolster communications and conducted coordinated maneuvers with the United States to maintain operational integrity.
Major General Paul Tedman emphasized that space is critical to national security and that innovative technologies are needed to counter emerging threats.