ICEYE and Nokia partner with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satcom capability
Globe Newswire•22/10/2026•13:52 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Ukraine, ICEYE and Nokia sign Letter of Intent exploring sovereign satellite communications cooperation
- ➤Partnership targets secure, sovereign, high-performance broadband LEO satellite communications systems
- ➤Systems would give nations ownership and control of satellites, ground segment and terminals
- ➤Nokia and ICEYE announced a broader government-focused secure LEO satcom partnership earlier this month
Expert Statements
Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE
“Ukraine needs secure, sovereign and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls. We have a proven track record of delivering sovereign missions at speed to help build that capability. ICEYE has proudly supported Ukraine since 2022, and we remain committed to continuing that support today.”
Mikko Hautala, Chief Geopolitical & Government Relations Officer and Chairman, Nokia Defense
“Nations need communications they can rely on in every situation. Satellite networks extend and protect connectivity when networks on the ground are disrupted. This makes them a key part of any secure communications system. Through this Letter of Intent, together with Ukraine and ICEYE, we will explore how trusted, sovereign satellite communications can strengthen Ukraine's resilience and give it control over the connectivity it depends on.”
Helsinki, Finland – October 22, 2026 – ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, and Nokia, a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, today signed a Letter of Intent with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, to explore cooperation in space. The partnership aims to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities, particularly in building sovereign satellite communications.
The shared intent was announced on 22 October 2026 during the visit of the Prime Minister of Finland to Ukraine.
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