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UK Weighs Lockheed Martin Bid for $3.2 Billion Skynet Satellite Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence is in the midst of a high-stakes procurement process for a £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) military satellite contract, with Lockheed Martin throwing its hat into the ring, sparking a heated dispute over British jobs, manufacturing capacity, and the future of the domestic space industry. The contract, part of the Skynet 6 Enduring Capability programme, aims to replace and expand the UK's existing military satellite constellation.