Streeting red-faced in interview over cost of new RAF 'space force'

Wes Streeting admits he doesn’t know cost of UK’s new space squadron

Wes Streeting could not confirm the cost of the UK’s new military space squadron during a live interview on LBC on Wednesday (23 September). The defence secretary spoke to Nick Ferrari about the new RAF Squadron which will protect satellites used to warn of incoming missile attacks, provide communications and help guide ships, according to the Ministry of Defence. When asked how many people would be deployed and how much the unit would cost, Mr …

Streeting red-faced in interview over cost of new RAF 'space force'

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was trumpeting the announcement in broadcast studios when he drew a blank on the key detail.

Satellite Protection Squadron 'big on ambition but short on funding' warns former RAF Air Vice-Marshal - Essex Magazine

A former RAF Air Vice-Marshal has described the proposed Satellite Protection Squadron as big on ambition but short on funding. Speaking on GB News, Sean Bell said: “The reality is, this is very big on ambition, very short on funding and detail at the moment. There are three space outfits being formed. This first one […]