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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...