Parliament backs first step towards forming Space Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Parliament backs first step towards forming Space Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Parliament backs first step towards forming Space Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Support for initiative on new military structures

The Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 13255 in its first reading, which lays the foundation for the creation of Space Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the parliament's press service. 252 MPs voted for the document.

Objective and key development areas

According to the text of the document, the key objective of the initiative is the development of space technologies to strengthen the state's defence capabilities. The statement emphasises:

«Документ передбачає розвиток космічних технологій для зміцнення обороноздатності України. Зокрема, йдеться про створення власної системи раннього попередження про запуски ворожих ракет та розробку засобів протидії таким атакам. Крім того, ініціатива передбачає формування національної системи захищеного супутникового зв’язку для потреб сектору безпеки та оборони» (The document provides for the development of space technologies to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities. Specifically, it involves the creation of its own early warning system for enemy missile launches and the development of countermeasures to such attacks. In addition, the initiative provides for the formation of a national secure satellite communications system for the needs of the security and defence sector).

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