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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense partners with Nokia and Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to develop defense and satellite communication systems as an alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield services. The move follows SpaceX’s restrictions on high-speed connectivity for Ukrainian drones and aircraft. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes national control over critical communications infrastructure. Experts note that replicating Starlink’s scale and capabilities could take years, with alternatives like Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Blue Origin’s TeraWave still in development.

Oct 2026CNBC TechNews article

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of imposing speed limits on **Starshield**, its military-grade satellite network, disrupting drone and aircraft communications in the war against Russia. The restrictions, reportedly ordered by Elon Musk, delayed missions and cost over **$1 million** for Ukrainian forces. Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump deny direct involvement, while lawmakers demand an investigation into the disruptions. Starlink’s dominance—with **11,000+ satellites** and global coverage—leaves few alternatives, as competitors like **Amazon’s Leo** (390 satellites) and **Blue Origin’s TeraWave** remain years behind in deployment. Ukraine and the EU are now exploring sovereign satellite systems to reduce reliance on SpaceX.

Oct 2026CNBC TechNews article

French satellite operator **Eutelsat** sees a 25% five-day share surge as SpaceX’s Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukraine’s military communications. Kyiv accuses SpaceX of abruptly limiting Starlink access, hindering drone operations and civilian defense against Russian attacks. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the outage contributed to civilian deaths, while SpaceX deflects blame to the U.S. government. Analysts position Eutelsat as a ‘credible Starlink alternative,’ though its 600-satellite constellation lags behind Starlink’s 6,750. Ukraine’s infrastructure minister warns Russia is exploiting the gap to escalate strikes on civilian targets.

Oct 2026CNBC TechNews article

Eutelsat reported first-half 2025-26 results showing LEO revenues rose 60 percent. The satellite operator advanced its financial restructuring alongside connectivity growth.

Feb 2026Investing.comNews article