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Skynet 6

Coverage of Skynet 6 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 21 · 08:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 08:30 UTC
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UK governmentorganization1National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA)organization1Airbusorganization1Babcockorganization1Ministry of Defence (MOD)organization1SpaceXorganization1
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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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