Ukraine proceeds with $1.1bn satellite plan

Ukraine's Stetman is proceeding with a $1.1bn plan to deploy a 360-satellite constellation by 2030 in partnership with Danish manufacturer GomSpace, with first 120 satellites launching via SpaceX in 2027. The nationally controlled network aims to reduce reliance on foreign services like Starlink and provide secure, military-grade connectivity resistant to electronic warfare.

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