Norway’s government has contracted for Starlink access for its military, police and security agencies under a satellite communications deal worth up to NOK 450 million (€42.7m). The order is handled by Norway-based satellite specialist supplier Marlink.
The Starlink agreement covers usage by:
- Norwegian Armed Forces
- Police
- Police Security Service (PST)
- National Security Authority (NSM)
Norway’s military reportedly already has 180 active Starlink subscriptions for email, internet access and personnel welfare.
The order has been supplied via Marlink, a Norway-based satellite communications provider, and the agreement includes several satellite networks and specifically requires access to Starlink.
It is not known the length of the Marlink/Starlink contract, or its value. Norway is part of the European Space Agency/European Commission’s IRIS2 scheme for a fleet of satellites for military/government usage which will come of stream towards the end of this decade.
