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 ...