United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 19085
Skynet
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15 July 2026
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2 September 2026 · Answer
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2 September 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 49 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published 30 June 2026, whether capabilities will be lost by not proceeding with SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
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15 July 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 49 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published 30 June 2026, whether capabilities will be lost by not proceeding with SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
Source: Commons
2 September 2026
Answer
The decision not to proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System procurement was taken once it was confirmed that alternative assured and resilient narrowband services will be available to meet future capability requirements.
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-15/19085
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1928211
- uk · wq-1928211 · source updated 2 September 2026