Ukraine and Sweden Forge Strategic Partnership in Military Space Technology
On June 12, Ukraine and Sweden formalized a strategic partnership aimed at advancing military space technologies to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.
The collaboration was the focal point of high-level discussions between Ukrainian and Swedish delegations at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
During the talks, Ukraine emphasized its commitment to modernizing its space sector and underscored the critical importance of international partnerships to address the evolving defense needs in space.
A significant milestone in this process was the establishment of the Space Policy Directorate within the Ministry of Defense in March 2025.
The partnership with Sweden will play a key role in expanding Ukraine’s access to advanced space technologies, especially in satellite data processing.
Ukraine’s defense officials stressed that the focus would not be on expanding their own satellite infrastructure, but on optimizing the use of existing data to enhance military operations.
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization, Kateryna Chernohorenko, added, “Space is a crucial domain for the defense of our country. Satellites enable secure communication, precise intelligence, and timely alerts, all of which are essential for protecting our forces and saving lives.”
Sweden expressed strong interest in collaborating with Ukraine, leveraging both nations’ capabilities in space technology, particularly with regard to the lessons learned from ongoing war.
Brigadier General Lars Helmrich, head of Sweden’s Air and Space Systems Department, noted that Sweden's involvement could also extend to fostering partnerships with Nordic countries, such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.
The Ukrainian delegation expressed deep appreciation to the Swedish government for its steadfast support and for its willingness to collaborate in the military space arena, marking a new chapter in defense cooperation between the two nations.
As The Gaze reported earlier, Sweden is allocating €50 million to NATO's NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine) and NATO CAP (Comprehensive Assistance Package) projects for Ukraine, which are responsible for training Ukrainian military personnel.