Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2024. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Satellite Communications
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the strategic value of maintaining sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications.
- Answer
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The UK's military satellite communications programme is based on the principles of freedom of action, operational advantage and operational independence, and therefore 'sovereign control' is a core design tenet. This is regularly validated through the Department's requirements and investment approvals processes.
In order to deliver its tasks of providing assured, positive command and control of UK Armed Forces and support to other government departments, an appropriate level of UK sovereign control is required for this capability.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 9734
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Armed forces Satellite communications
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