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Airbus signs contract for Skynet 6A satellite
With UK Ministry of Defence
![Skynet 6A satellite](https://www.avionews.it/resources/big/1e0ff7927bf2aba1580e7d4f6db2794a.jpg.webp)
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to extend and enhance the Skynet fleet. This will involve the development, manufacture, cyber protection, assembly, integration, test and launch, of a military communications satellite, Skynet 6A. The contract also covers technology development programmes, new secure telemetry, tracking and command systems, launch,...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency