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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Alliances: Space

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2025 to Question 93242 on Military Alliances: Space, what is included under the banner of space services.

Answer

The space services to which the UK assures access to include the following: (1) Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, (2) Position, navigation and timing, (3) Satellite communications, (4) Missile warning and tracking and (5) Environmental monitoring.

Maintaining assured access to these services is crucial as they provide critical support to the UK's joint force, thus enabling and enhancing the UK's military effectiveness.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97017
Session
2024-26
Related items
Military Alliances: Space
Friday, 28 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Military alliances Space
Link
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