NATO is getting its own Starlink satellite constellation as HALO brings
Europe and Canada together to improve resilience and high-speed comms

Date:
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0000

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NATOs HALO initiative connects eight allies through a proposed satellite network designed to improve military communications, intelligence and missile tracking capabilities.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NATO wants eight allies to
share satellite power without surrendering national control HALO aims to connect military satellites for faster communications and missile tracking NATO says isolated satellite fleets remain vulnerable to jamming, cyberattacks, and destruction NATO has confirmed plans to build a shared satellite constellation designed to strengthen military communications, surveillance and missile tracking across the alliance.

The initiative, dubbed HALO , was unveiled at the recent NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, brings together eight member nations under a single space framework. Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey have all agreed to take part in this emerging space
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resilient military space network HALO, Hybrid Alliance Layered Operations in Space, is intended to link national satellite systems while allowing participating countries to retain ownership and control.

Officials say individual satellite constellations run independently by member countries remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, jamming and physical destruction during conflict. You may like Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum China and Russia have a secret 'no limit' pact to
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NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila ekerinska said such fragmented systems are also too slow to relay large volumes of data effectively.

"So this new model will be particularly helpful for high-speed
communications, intelligence and missile tracking, overcoming the cost, the time and coverage limitations of single-nation satellite fleets," she added. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

HALO is therefore intended to improve how allied space assets work together during military operations.

The project could also allow NATO members to combine national capabilities without creating a single satellite fleet controlled by one country.

Im really pleased to announceHALO, opening a new chapter in allied space operations, ekerinska said. What to read next NATO and Ukraine competition looks to find the best tools to destroy billions of dollars of Russian hardware Russia to launch Rassvet Starlink rival within days with 318-strong satellite constellation expected by 2028 SpaceX could be planning to offer a Starlink mobile network for consumers Canada and other allies expand space commitments The announcement came alongside several other space-related commitments made during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara.

Canada became the 15th NATO member to join STARLIFT, a multinational initiative examining launch capabilities for quickly sending allied assets into orbit.

The programme seeks to develop access to launch services from spaceports across the alliance, potentially giving NATO members more options when deploying satellites at short notice.

The effort is separate from HALO but reflects the broader push to strengthen allied space infrastructure.

Spain also became the 19th country to join NATOs Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space initiative, pledging to support coastal surveillance through imagery supplied by its Atlantic Constellation satellites.

Turkey, meanwhile, announced plans to develop two additional high-resolution satellites intended to expand regional space capabilities.

These separate commitments show how NATO members are pursuing both shared networks and national systems at the same time.

HALO remains at the exploratory stage, meaning the participating allies have not yet established a final constellation design, deployment schedule or confirmed satellite count.

Its success will depend on whether different national systems can share data securely while maintaining sovereign control. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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