Slight difference. Iridium was and is a fully functioning network - a good investment.
The partial system that Boris bought into was failing because it required futher private investment wasn't available in the face of several competing systems. If the UK wants the system we will have to provide that extra investment.
Interesting that you mention the military. Did they ask the government to buy into this? Were they even consulted?
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