Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 25 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Skynet: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the Skynet 6 Programme.
- Answer
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The Skynet 6 Programme continues to progress to meet Defence’s satellite communication needs. The build of the Skynet 6A satellite is about to transition into the testing and validation phase. Negotiations for the acquisition of a single narrowband satellite and the competition for up to three wideband satellites are both progressing. The ground infrastructure has remained fully operational.
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- 48156
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- 2024-26
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- Procurement Skynet
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