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Armed Forces: Communication

Commons · Question 8003 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed international changes to satellite interference rules on the effectiveness of UK military communications during conflict; and what steps his Departm

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Jun 2026

The Department is aware of proposals being considered by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the wider space industry that have the potential to impact both military and civil satellite communications. Growth in demand for spectrum usage ...