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“Given the changes in the geopolitical situation, the EuropeanCommission is considering expanding its satellite capacities toimprove geospatial intelligence support for security,” Kubiliustold the FT. The satellite Network could, for instance, be used to trackmilitary movements, something that requires more regular updatesthan the EU's Copernicus satellite service. The Lithuanian commissioner also said he would raise the idea ofa“temporary commercial approach" with EU countries, as the projectwould be time-consuming and expensive.
The EU is already taking steps to develop a new constellation ofsecure communication satellites that can rival Elon Musk'sStarlink, called IRIS2. The remarks by Kubilius come after U.S.
President Donald Trumptemporarily paused military intelligence-sharing with Ukraine topressure it into peace talks, laying bare Europe's reliance on theU.S. MENAFN16032025000195011045ID1109319041 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind.
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