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EU Launches GOVSATCOM for Secure Satellite Defense Communication

1/27/2026

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The European Union launched GOVSATCOM to provide member states with secure satellite communication.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said operations began last week to bolster defense and reduce reliance on Starlink.
The program aims to expand coverage by 2027, with IRIS² expected operational by 2029.
Kubilius also cites plans to invest €131 billion in space and defense from 2028 to 2034 and to establish a virtual European Space Command.

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The European Union launched GOVSATCOM to provide member states with secure satellite communication.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said operations began last week to bolster defense and reduce reliance on Starlink.
The program aims to expand coverage by 2027, with IRIS² expected operational by 2029.
Kubilius also cites plans to invest €131 billion in space and defense from 2028 to 2034 and to establish a virtual European Space Command.