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Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence

Finnish Ministry of Defence

27.06.2025 12:00

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' intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in space. Iceye SAR satellites can collect images and monitor any location in all weather and lighting conditions.

"As space becomes increasingly critical, Finland is now taking a unique step forward in national defense. By acquiring our own satellites, we are strengthening our independent space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities, and at the same time, we are supporting the domestic high-tech defense industry and creating new opportunities to deepen cooperation with allies and partners," said Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.

The letter of intent includes a preliminary plan on the procurement package and schedule. The planned procurement includes technical arrangements and equipment that enable the Defence Forces to develop its independent surveillance capability in space. The data collected by the satellites can also be used to meet the needs of other authorities.