{
  "id": 9301447,
  "title": "UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/uk-to-launch-military-squadron-to-protect-satellites-in-space",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-23T07:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/23/uk-raf-military-squadron-protect-satellites-in-space"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operations A new military unit dedicated to defending satellites, protecting services people need on Earth and potentially supporting offensive operations is being launched by the UK. The No III Space Effects Squadron will be announced on Wednesday, with the defence secretary, Wes Streeting, warning that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}