{
  "id": 11133849,
  "title": "Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nokia-and-iceye-to-make-low-orbit-satellite-systems-for-defence",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:04:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/nokia-and-iceye-make-low-orbit-satellite-systems-defence-security-6423741"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nokia and Iceye have announced a joint venture to create satellite communications systems for defense and security applications, according to a statement released on Thursday. The collaboration aims to provide secure, sovereign, and high-performance broadband low Earth orbit (LEO) communications systems for governments, defense contractors, and emergency services.\n\nThe first satellites from this partnership are set to launch in 2028, built on trusted European technology. This development will give nations ownership and control over the satellites, the ground segment, and terminals, distinguishing it from competitors like Starlink, operated by the US company SpaceX.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nokia and Iceye form joint venture for defense satellite systems",
    "First satellites to launch in 2028 using European technology",
    "Nations gain ownership and control over satellites and ground segment"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nokia-and-iceye-to-make-low-orbit-satellite-systems-for-defence-11137569",
        "published": "2026-10-01T07:04:19.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}