ICEYE and Nokia target government and defence markets with sovereign satellite networks

Helsinki-based space technology company ICEYE has partnered with Nokia to develop secure, sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments and defence customers. The collaboration will combine ICEYE’s expertise in sovereign satellite missions and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology with Nokia’s secure networking infrastructure to deliver high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for defence operations, border security, emergency services and disaster response. The systems will integrate satellites, ground infrastructure and ruggedised user terminals, enabling nations to own and control their communications infrastructure rather than rely on foreign commercial operators. Designed to complement...

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