Ukraine plans independent satellite system as Starshield issues persist

Author: Al Jazeera Staff and DPAPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Ukraine plans independent satellite system as Starshield issues persist

Ukraine plans to develop an independent satellite communications system with Finnish companies as its Defence Ministry reports continuing problems with Starshield military services. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday he had agreed with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo that Ukraine would make greater use of Finland’s satellite capabilities. Nokia and ICEYE signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Defence Ministry during Orpo’s visit to Kyiv. Zelenskyy said the support would help Ukraine’s defence, logistics and energy sector, which Russia is targeting.

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