Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 7 June 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Unmanned Air Systems: Satellite Communications
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what US satellite networks UK Reaper drones use.
- Answer
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In general, the RAF use a combination of Ku-band satellite links together with line of sight Radio Frequency communications and telephone networks for UK Reaper. These are used across the UK, US and NATO military systems, dependent on requirement, the area of operations and the specific task.
However, I am withholding further details about specific satellite networks as they would likely prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
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- HL472
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- USA Satellite communications Unmanned air systems
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