Discussion highlights
| Topic | Ukrainian position | Swedish feedback |
|---|---|---|
| Digital defence strategy | New Space Policy Department (est. Mar 2025) coordinates satellite data, C4ISR integration. | Brig-Gen Lars Helmrich: “Dynamic domain demands flexible, fast-cycle cooperation.” |
| Core capability gaps | • High-resolution, low-latency imagery | |
| • Persistent secure sat-comms | ||
| • Early-warning constellations | Sweden open to: | |
| • Data-processing partnerships | ||
| • Joint payload development | ||
| • Nordic industrial corridors (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland) | ||
| Investment focus | Ukraine prioritises software, analytics and ground-segment modernisation over building large hardware fleets. | Swedish side sees complementary fit: Ukrainian combat-validated algorithms + Scandinavian small-sat platforms. |
Next steps
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Technical working group – to map quick-win pilot missions (imagery fusion, encrypted comms).
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Nordic partner round-table – Stockholm, Q3 2025.
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Industry call – joint R&D funding window for Ukrainian IT firms and Swedish aerospace suppliers.
“Satellites mean resilient comms, real-time intel and lives saved. Defence-space is now a priority investment lane for us.”
— Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister for Digitalisation
Why it matters to foreign investors
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Proof of concept – Ukraine offers combat-tested use-cases for ISR, EW and data-analytics.
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Market entry vehicle – Joint Nordic frameworks can mitigate war-risk and fast-track export licences.
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Talent & cost edge – Ukrainian software houses deliver NATO-grade solutions at competitive rates.
Stakeholders in small-sat manufacturing, secure cloud services and sensor-payload integration should monitor the forthcoming industry call and prepare consortia proposals.
