PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(25 November 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the SKYNET 6 programme.
Asked by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour)
Asked by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour)
Answer
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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