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Russia accelerates deployment of Starlink analog: DIU reports on Russia's plans
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia is rapidly deploying the Rassvet satellite system, which Ukrainian intelligence describes as a Russian equivalent to Starlink, with plans to expand from 16 satellites in 2026 to 924 by 2035.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 9 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.
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Russian telecom operators and satellite technology founders must prepare for rising competition and a new supplier of satellite communication services. Your opportunity lies in supporting or integrating with this expanding Russian constellation before it reaches full operational capability.
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9 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 15 Aug 2026
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