Ukraine's Ministry of Defence Signs Intent for Sovereign Satellites with ICEYE and Nokia
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Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with ICEYE and Nokia to explore the development of sovereign communications satellites. This initiative aims to enhance Ukraine's control over its communications infrastructure, which is increasingly recognized as vital for national security. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of reliable communications in modern warfare and expressed gratitude for Finland's support during the announcement made in Kyiv.
The collaboration comes amid challenges regarding Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield military satellites, which have faced speed limitations. The partnership between ICEYE and Nokia, announced on October 1, focuses on creating secure, high-performance broadband low Earth orbit satellite systems for government use, including defense and emergency services. The first satellite is projected for launch in 2028, although the letter of intent does not constitute a formal order for the systems.
ICEYE's satellite platform will form the basis of the project, while Nokia will provide secure networking technologies. This letter of intent marks a significant step for Ukraine in establishing its own satellite communications capabilities, although it remains an expression of interest rather than a commitment to purchase.
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Kyiv eyes purchase of planned ICEYE, Nokia ‘sovereign’ communication sats
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