Airbus Defence and Space, through its Secure Communications division, is the world’s leading commercial provider of military-grade satellite communications. Airbus Defence and Space is the prime contractor for the Skynet 5 contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. The program provides mobile voice, video, internet and broadcast communications for the UK armed forces, as well as a range of other Government departments and agencies. Airbus Defence and Space owns, manages and operates the Skynet 5 satellite system, and is responsible for delivering the service, controlling the satellites, managing the network and implementing all upgrades throughout its life.
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