Defence: Satellites
Commons · Question 8005 · 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, which Minister has ultimate responsibility for ensuring the UK's sovereign satellite capability; and what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of cross-government coordination in protecting satellite asset
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Jun 2026
Responsibility for Defence’s sovereign satellite capability rests with the Secretary of State for Defence. The department works closely with colleagues across Government and industry partners to shape and inform the UK's position within Ofcom and the Inte...