Talks reportedly intensified in March after the United States temporarily paused its intelligence assistance to Ukraine. The cooperation between iQPS and Kyiv includes a two- to three-month timeline for installing the necessary software on Ukrainian intelligence platforms.
SAR technology enables the generation of two- or three-dimensional images of terrain and objects, regardless of weather or visibility conditions. This capability is particularly valuable for tracking enemy movements and installations with high accuracy.
Ukraine continues to receive intelligence support from countries such as France and the United Kingdom. However, the U.S. suspension highlighted the pivotal role Washington plays in aiding Ukraine’s military planning, especially in coordinating long-range strikes and countering Russian aerial attacks.
The United States stated that the intelligence freeze, which coincided with a halt in weapons deliveries, only affected offensive operations. Although the aid resumed after progress in ceasefire negotiations, the pause sparked concerns over the potential for further disruptions.
Ukraine’s military also relies significantly on Starlink, a communications system owned by Elon Musk, a known critic of military assistance to Kyiv and close ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump. While French satellite operator Eutelsat has committed to expanding its presence in Ukraine, it acknowledged that it cannot currently replace the roughly 50,000 active Starlink terminals.
Source: Intelligence Online.
