Nokia and Iceye to Make Low-Orbit Satellite Systems for Defence, Security
The partnership will deliver secure low Earth orbit broadband systems that nations can own and control, with first satellites planned for 2028.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Nokia and ICEYE announced a partnership to develop sovereign, high-performance low Earth orbit satellite communications systems for governments.
- Governments require resilient infrastructure to maintain command systems during terrestrial network disruptions, seeking to avoid dependency on foreign commercial operator terms of service.
- The partnership integrates Nokia's secure networking technology with ICEYE's proven space intelligence capabilities, with the first communications satellites expected to launch in 2028.
- Targeted, high-throughput connectivity for missions ranging from border security to emergency disaster response will complement existing military and commercial networks, providing governments situational awareness and control.
- At the Helsinki Security Forum on Friday, October 2, ICEYE CEO and Co-founder Rafal Modrzewski and Nokia President and CEO Justin Hotard will discuss 'How to Salvage Europe's Technological Sovereignty.
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Nokia and Finnish satellite technology company Iceye are entering into a joint development project to build low-Earth orbit (LEO) communications systems for government and defense purposes.
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Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security
Nokia and Iceye will develop satellite communications systems for governments and defence contractors, supporting missions from military and border security to emergency services and disaster response, the companies said on Thursday.
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cedarnews.netNokia and Iceye are starting to develop a communications satellite system for government needs. The first satellites are scheduled to be launched as early as 2028.
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The Manila TimesICEYE and Nokia partner to launch secure and sovereign satellite communications for governments and defense customers
/PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, and Nokia, a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, today announced a...
Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense
Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of the growing urgency on the continent for sovereign services.
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