US EditionFinland Ministry of Defense Selects ICEYE for Space-Based Intelligence and Surveillance Capabilities
- On June 27, 2025, the Finnish Ministry of Defense and ICEYE formalized an agreement allowing Finland to obtain synthetic aperture radar satellites to support its defense operations.
- This agreement follows Finland's intent to develop independent space-based surveillance capabilities to strengthen its national defense and improve intelligence gathering.
- The agreement features high-resolution SAR technology with 25 cm ground detail, designed to improve reconnaissance capabilities under challenging weather and low-light scenarios.
- Defense Minister Antti Hkknen stated the satellites strengthen independent intelligence, support domestic industry, and create new cooperation opportunities, while ICEYE co-founder Pekka Laurila highlighted benefits to NATO allies.
- This procurement marks Finland's first ownership of defense-dedicated satellites and positions the country to improve surveillance capabilities and collaborate on space-based defense technology.
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Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence (Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Finland)
) 27.06.2025 12:00 Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence Finland's Ministry of Defence and Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to procure Iceye synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. The collaboration aims to improve the Finnish Defence Forces'
Finland to acquire first defence satellites in deal with Iceye
Finland has signed a preliminary agreement with domestic technology firm Iceye to procure its first satellites dedicated to national defence use. The Ministry of Defence announced the deal on Wednesday. The agreement concerns synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites capable of delivering high-resolution imaging even in poor weather and nighttime conditions. This marks the first time Finland will own satellites specifically for defence purposes.
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Finland Selects ICEYE to Strengthen Space-Based Intelligence and Surveillance Capabilities — Global Defense Insight
The Finnish Ministry of Defense has signed a landmark Letter of Intent with ICEYE, the European defense-tech pioneer and global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations. The agreement enables the Finnish Defense Forces to acquire SAR satellites, marking a significant step forward in Finland’s strategy to enhance autonomous space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Under the agreement, ICEYE will deliver SAR sat…
Finland to buy 1st defence satellites for country
The Ministry of Defence and space technology company ICEYE signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to procure Iceye synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, said the Ministry and the company in separate press release on Friday. The collaboration aims to improve the Finnish Defence Forces' intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in space, the Ministry said. ICEYE SAR satellites can collect images and monitor any …
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