Russia targeting UK satellites on weekly' basis, UK Space Command boss says
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Russia targeting UK satellites on weekly' basis, UK Space Command boss says
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"Russia is attempting to jam UK military satellites on a regular basis, according to the head of UK Space Command. Speaking to the BBC, Major General Paul Tedman said Russian forces are actively trying to disrupt UK-based military activities weekly and are closely monitoring the country's space assets. We're seeing our satellites being jammed by the Russians on a reasonably persistent basis, he said. The UK operates approximately six dedicated military satellites for communications and surveillance, which Maj Gen Tedman said were equipped with counter-jamming technology. He added: They've got payloads on board that can see our satellites and are trying to collect information from them."
The Independent maintains free-access journalism funded by donations to send reporters to cover issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and political finance. Donations support investigations and productions such as the documentary 'The A Word' and enable journalists to speak to multiple sides of complex stories. Russia is attempting to jam UK military satellites on a regular basis, according to UK Space Command, with Russian forces monitoring and interfering with space assets. The UK operates about six dedicated military satellites with counter-jamming capabilities, while Germany has reported Russian tracking and potential disruption of satellites used by its military.
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