The Ministry of Defence has, for technical reasons, concluded that the SKYNET 6A transitional satellite (whose purpose is to extend the life of the current ageing SKYNET 5 constellation) will be acquired through single source award to Airbus Defence and Space Ltd. The MOD reasserts that the more substantial and less time-sensitive elements representing the new Service Delivery construct and Enduring Capability retain their default competitive position.
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