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Skynet: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 108701

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 48156 on Skynet, when the build of the Skynet 6A satellite transitioned into the testing and validation phase.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Skynet 6 Programme continues to progress to meet Defence’s satellite communication needs. Following build and preparatory activity, the Skynet 6A satellite transitioned into the testing and validation phase in November 2025.

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