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After disabling Starlink on In Ukraine, London renegotiates a deal with the United States on satellites
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Ministry of Defence is reconsidering a £2 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to supply new Skynet military satellites following concerns about US control risks after Starlink restricted access for Ukrainian troops.
This Wire brief tracks Lockheed Martin, and It sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
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You face a potential loss of sovereignty in key UK satellite technology linked to Lockheed Martin and US export rules. Act now to navigate the emerging control risks and influence government decisions on defence tech contracts.
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2 sources · first reported 15 Oct 2026 · latest 16 Oct 2026
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