Is Britain ready for war in space?
Air Marshal Paul Godfrey on the growing threat in space and Britain's ability to defend itself
Space is becoming a new military frontline. The US has acknowledged having weapons in orbit, the UK has launched its first dedicated RAF space squadron to counter hostile threats to British satellites, while China and Russia are rapidly expanding their capabilities. But is Britain ready to defend itself in space?
Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, a senior officer in the US Space Force, discusses the growing threat from China and Russia, the future of space warfare and the lessons of Starlink's role in Ukraine.
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- 09:26 - China and Russia’s growing space threats
- 16:19 - How space attacks disrupted Ukraine and Germany
- 26:10 - Can Britain defend its satellites?
- 32:15 - Starlink and the future of warfare
- 30:22 - How much should Britain spend on space defence?
Guest: Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, United States Space Force
Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia
Image: Getty
Clips: CNN, NEWSNATION
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