What Happened
UK Government Seeks Enhanced Space Intelligence Capabilities
UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has called for increased investment in satellite intelligence gathering capabilities, citing the critical role of satellites in national security and the economy. Streeting warned that the loss of GPS alone could cost the UK economy £1.4 billion daily and emphasized the need for the UK to be prepared for space as the next battleground. The UK’s adversaries are investing heavily in anti-satellite weaponry, and Streeting’s comments were made during the first-ever UK Space Power Event, as reported by Via Satellite.