Electronic warfare
AssessTechniques
The use of electromagnetic methods to disrupt, deceive, or disable enemy systems.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Hacker News·9/23/2026securityUK military says it is jamming hostile satellites to defend its own
The UK military has reportedly used a ground-based electronic warfare system over the past year to jam or block foreign satellites and deter hostile surveillance of sensitive operations. The Ministry of Defence also announced a new Space Effects Squadron to protect British satellites amid rising concerns over space-based threats and GPS disruption.