Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Skynet

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 70768 on Skynet, when the next Skynet 6 programme review will take place.

Answer: The resilience and operational relevance of the planned Skynet 6 capabilities continue to be regularly assessed against projected operational demands and emerging threats. The latest review was as part of the Defence Investment Plan considerations. Timing of future ones will depend on the emergence of improved technology, what adversaries do or any other need to adjust capacity, capability or timing. Where necessary, these will result in adjustments across the entire Ministry of Defence Space enterprise to both ground- and space-based elements, wherever its most advantageous.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108702
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Skynet
Monday, 8 September 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Skynet
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