Communications on military operations are to be enhanced thanks to a £400m contract to use a new satellite, the Minister for Defence Equipment and Support has announced.
The Skynet 5D, which is the fourth satellite of its kind to be used by the MoD, is roughly three times the length of a double decker bus and will be launched in 2013 — playing a key role in gathering intelligence on operations. The satellite will also be used to provide the telephone and…
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