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Skynet

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 94465

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the SKYNET 6 programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Skynet 6 programme continues to progress to meet Defence’s satellite communication needs. The build of the Skynet 6A satellite has transitioned into the testing and validation phase, and the competition and final negotiations for the remaining Skynet 6 satellites are nearing conclusion. The Skynet 6 programme will ensure that the UK retains a resilient satellite communications enterprise out to 2040.

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