Great Britain “Very interested” in the placement of the Spy Base of the US Space Forces to counter threats from Russia and China, the head of the UK Air Force, Marshal Wigston, said. It is reported by the British Edition Express.
According to the publication, the United States wanted to build a gigantic radar system in the UK to track space objects. It will be placed radar technology that can define small objects at a distance of up to 22 thousand miles (about 355 thousand kilometers). This system will also serve to detect any attempts to hack British satellites. Americans want to place several such databases in the world – in Scotland, in the south of England, as well as in Australia. It is planned that the first base will be commissioned by 2025.
According to Marshal Wigstone, Britain “is very interested” in the development of American colleagues, as such space systems will allow you to follow the threatening actions of Russia and China in space. “We see the activity of such countries as China and Russia, which causes concern. This is a reckless activity, deployment and testing of systems in space, similar to weapons. Thus, any system that we say, for example, a radar that gives us a better presentation. about what is happening is incredibly important for us, “the head of the Royal Air Force explained.
Previously commander of US Cosmic Forces General of the Air Force John Reimond spoke about the development of space weapons in Russia and China. The American general believes that the Russian Federation and the PRC are developing advanced weapons for space for space, including fighter lasers and satellites.