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Third Report - Defence Space: through adversity to the stars?

Defence Committee HC 182 Published 19 October 2022

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

15 items (7 recs)

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Government Response

AI assessment · 15 of 15 classified

Accepted 8

Accepted in Part 1

Acknowledged 5

Rejected 1

Government response

Fourth Special Report - Defence Space: through adversity to the stars? Government Response to the Committee’s Third Report · published 13 Jan 2023

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

13 Recommendation Accepted in Part

Para 110

The investment in new space capabilities set out in the Defence Space Strategy, and the...

Recommendation

The investment in new space capabilities set out in the Defence Space Strategy, and the procurement of the next generation of Skynet communications satellites, will provide a clear opportunity for the MoD to make a positive long-term impact on the … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government commits to investing £1.5 billion over ten years in new technologies and around £5 billion to enhance satellite communication capabilities. The Skynet programme is underway with delivery workstreams, contract competed for Service Delivery Wrap (SDW) to enable MOD to rebuild a cadre of qualified personnel.

Ministry of Defence

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