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SECURITYJul 21 · 08:30 UTCTHE REGISTER

Judgment day looms for UK's £8.35B Skynet military satellite comms upgrade

The UK's £8.35 billion Skynet 6 military satellite communications upgrade project has been rated 'red' by NISTA, indicating significant issues with its schedule, budget, and delivery. The project, delayed from a 2025 to 2027 launch, now faces workforce shortages and supplier performance problems, with costs rising from £7.1 billion to £8.35 billion over its 26-year lifecycle.

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