The space link is handled by the UK's new high-bandwidth Skynet 5 satellites.

BBC: Military's crucial 'eye in the sky'

While military installations worldwide have been pondering the launch of various communications satellites, Paradigm Secure Communications' Skynet 5A has not only been already deployed, but it's busy workin' on the weekends as well.

ENGADGET: Skynet 5A communications platform now assisting UK forces