Norway awards Starlink 450M NOK satellite comms framework for military and police

Forsvarsmateriell, Norway's defense procurement agency, has signed a framework agreement with Starlink for satellite communication services worth 450 million Norwegian kroner, covering the Norwegian Armed Forces and Police. This marks a significant adoption of commercial satellite broadband for national security operations, reflecting a broader trend of militaries leveraging private space-based communications. The deal enhances Norway's resilient communication capabilities, particularly relevant in the High North, but raises questions about dependency on a private provider.

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