Air Command renamed Air and Space Command as RAF expands military space role

UK Space Command oversees space operations, training and capability, bringing together personnel from all three UK armed services (Picture: MOD) The headquarters of the Royal Air Force, Air Command, has been redesignated Air and Space Command – putting space power at the centre of military planning and operations.The change reflects the RAF's responsibility as the Lead Command for space across UK defence and gives the domain a more visible place within Britain's senior command structure.The new name also recognises the increasing importance of space to national security and military operations.

Source: forcesnews.com