Chuck Darwincdarwin@c.im
Oct 26, 2026, 10:30 PMThe European Union (EU) is currently negotiating to fast-track Ukraine’s connection to its GOVSATCOM secure satellite communications program, which began operations in January 2026.
The EU’s multi-orbit satellite program, Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²),
based on the 290-satellite constellation,
is expected to be initially deployed by 2029.
Meanwhile, Canada’s Telesat says its LEO broadband satellite network will enter service in early 2028 and can be extended to allied militaries, including Ukraine