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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Defence Space Stragety

01 February 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Jeremy Quin Con Horsham

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Defence Space Strategy has been published by the Ministry of Defence
  • The strategy outlines the allocation of 1.4 billion over 10 years for space capabilities
  • This funding is in addition to existing resources for space defence efforts

Issue summary

The statement is about publishing the Defence Space Strategy which outlines the Ministry of Defence's approach to protecting and defending space.

Action requested

I am pleased to announce the publication of the Defence Space Strategy, which details how £1.4 billion over 10 years will be allocated for space capabilities, in addition to existing funding.

Key facts

  • Defence Space Strategy (DSS) published.
  • MOD to deliver National Space Strategy’s ‘protect and defend’ goal through capabilities, operations and workforce growth.
  • £1.4 billion allocated over 10 years for space capabilities.
  • Already allocated £5 billion over 10 years for Skynet satellite communications capability.
  • DSS reinforces the four objectives of the 2021 Integrated Review.
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