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Defence: Satellites

Commons · Question 8004 · 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 international competition and regulatory developments relating to satellite spectrum allocation, orbital access and satellite governance on UK defence capabi

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Jun 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has assessed international competition and regulatory developments relating to satellite spectrum, orbital access and governance as presenting a strategic risk to UK Defence capabilities. These risks are recognised within Def...