The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA
The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA
Huawei
China /  Diplomacy

Swedish defence agency warns satellite station could be serving Chinese military

  • Researchers say facility built by China in northern Sweden may be used to complement or provide additional surveillance should its military satellites be disabled in a time of war
  • Claims add to worries over security-related risks in projects involving China

Topic |   Huawei
Keegan Elmer
Keegan Elmer

Updated: 8:05pm, 14 Feb, 2019

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The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA
The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA
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