Ukraine and Russia accelerate military satellite network efforts amid war
Ukraine is moving to reduce its dependence on Starlink by building its own military satellite communications capability, while Russia is also developing a satellite constellation for military use. The latest step on the Ukrainian side is the Obria Nano satellite, which has reached orbit and is being presented as an initial move toward a sovereign system. The development comes as the war continues to place heavy demands on battlefield communications and intelligence.The Obria Nano satellite was launched by Himera, a Ukrainian company known for military radios, together with GomSpace, a Danish small-satellite manufacturer. The company said on October 27 that... [Continue Reading]
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