ICEYE and Nokia to build sovereign LEO communications systems
ICEYE and Nokia have partnered to develop secure, sovereign broadband low Earth orbit satellite communications systems aimed at government and defence customers, with first communications satellites expected to launch in 2028. The companies say nations will own and control satellites, the ground segment and terminals, and that systems will be built using European technology. The networks are designed to provide targeted, high-throughput, low-latency links that complement military and commercial networks, adding reach and resilience for defence, border security and emergency response in demanding or contested environments.
Nations will own and control ICEYE-Nokia LEO communications systems
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