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Defence: Space Technology

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19079

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published 30 June 2026, when the six Space Squadrons will be fully manned and operational.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

UK Space Command is undertaking detailed planning to establish the new Space Squadrons, including defining capability requirements and developing the structures necessary to support their delivery.

Work is ongoing to determine the workforce, infrastructure and resources required to bring these capabilities into service, and the Ministry of Defence will provide further updates as this work progresses.

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