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Spotlight | Sweden
Stockholm poised to become leading European geospatial intel player

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Stockholm has acquired five Pelican satellites from US firm Planet Labs.
Stockholm has acquired five Pelican satellites from US firm Planet Labs. © Handout/Planet Labs Inc./AFP
Stockholm has acquired five Pelican satellites from US firm Planet Labs.
Stockholm has acquired five Pelican satellites from US firm Planet Labs. © Handout/Planet Labs Inc./AFP

Europe's balance of GEOINT power is shifting at an unprecedented pace and cost. Within a year, Sweden will have more spy satellites than many other European countries, including France, a leader in the field. Stockholm does however run the risk of becoming dependent on US tech.

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