Ukraine is developing its own satellite communication system together with Finnish partners
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The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced the beginning of a new collaboration in the field of space technology. The agency has agreed on a partnership with the well-known Finnish companies ICEYE and Nokia. The goal of this project is to create a proprietary satellite communication system, which will serve as an important alternative to existing solutions.
ICEYE specializes in the development of Earth observation satellites, while Nokia is a global leader in the telecommunications sector. Combining the efforts of these companies will help Ukraine strengthen its technical capabilities for national defense and improve the quality of communication under martial law.
Currently, Ukraine actively uses the Starlink system to provide internet to military and civilian facilities. However, creating its own system will allow the country to be more independent and less reliant on external service providers. This is a strategically important step for national security.
At this time, details regarding the technical implementation of the project have not been disclosed, but experts note that the cooperation with Finland opens up new opportunities for the development of the Ukrainian defense sector. It is expected that the new technologies will help ensure stable communication even in the most challenging conditions.
Sources: UA.NEWS
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