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ICEYE executive says Europe must build independent space intelligence

ICEYE vice president Joost Elstak said Europe needs independent space-intelligence capacity and a strong alliance rather than reliance on one ally, citing the US pause of intelligence-sharing with Ukraine in March 2025 as proof of the risk.

Verified Opinion Editor-read Defense News, 17 November 2025

What it does not test. It does not commit ICEYE or any government to fund new satellites; it states only Elstak's own argument.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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