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

Select Committee
Defence Committee HC 182 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

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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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