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Finnish MoD Looks to Purchase SAR Satellites From Iceye

By Rachel Jewett

Monday, June 30th, 2025

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Finnish MoD Looks to Purchase SAR Satellites From Iceye

Iceye Dwell Fine image of Helsinki, Finland. Photo: Iceye

The Finnish Ministry of Defenseis looking to purchase satellites from Iceye for intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space, under a new letter of intent announced June 27. The letter of intent enables the Finnish Defense Forces to acquire Iceye synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites and outlines a preliminary delivery plan and timeline. It also covers the technical solutions and systems Finland would need to establish an autonomous national capability for space-based surveillance. It marks a defense deal with Iceye’s home country, as the…

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