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 threat of space-based interference is not limited to the UK.

In September, German de

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