Ministry of Defence: Hampshire
Commons · Question 110710 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jeremy Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the role is of RAF Oakhanger; how many of his Department’s personnel are stationed there; and who owns the site.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 10 Feb 2026
RAF Oakhanger is a Ministry of Defence owned satellite ground station, which is contractor managed. It monitors and controls the UK's constellation of military communication satellites. There are no Defence staff stationed at RAF Oakhanger.