European satellite communications companies are stepping up efforts to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink after Ukraine's restrictions on access to the service disrupted UAV operations. Finnish companies ICEYE and Nokia announced an agreement with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to develop independent satellite communications capabilities, with initial satellites expected to be launched in 2028. Eutelsats services are already available in Ukraine and can support UAV operations.
European satellite communications companies are stepping up efforts to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink after Ukraine's restrictions on access to the service disrupted UAV operations. Finnish companies ICEYE and Nokia announced an agreement with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to develop independent satellite communications capabilities, with initial satellites expected to be launched in 2028. Eutelsats services are already available in Ukraine and can support UAV operations.
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