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Is Britain ready for conflict in space?
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Space deterrence discussion supports defense-space spending narratives relevant to defense primes.
Space conflict readiness keeps defense spending elevated
CATALYST TO WATCH
UK and NATO space budget announcements
MAIN RISK
Budget constraints could limit spending
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“If you try to destroy a satellite, that has potentially really profound implications to your own assets in space.” Sir Richard Knighton, Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff, tells Shashank Joshi, host of Inside Defence, why deterrence in space works differently and why Britain is now talking openl
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
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