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Goodbye, Starlink? EU plans satellite communications alternative for Ukraine

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15 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Commission plans to integrate Ukraine into its Govsatcom secure satellite communications system by early 2027, aiming to reduce Ukraine's reliance on Starlink amid recent US-imposed speed restrictions impacting Ukraine's military operations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

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You must prepare for a shift away from Starlink reliance as the EU opens access to Govsatcom for Ukraine in 2027, creating new opportunities for secure military communications tech. The current vulnerability from US-controlled Starlink restrictions demands you diversify satellite comms dependencies now.

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