NATO Contractor KSAT to Service Chinese Military-Linked Satellites (defence24.com)

• KSAT operates extensive satellite ground station networks critical to NATO.
• CGSTL is a major Chinese player with deep ties to the PLA.
• Western security experts cite risks of data leaks and technology transfer.

"Norwegian firm Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a key NATO defense partner, has secured a contract to provide ground segment services for 42 satellites operated by Chang Guang Satellite Technology (CGSTL). CGSTL is heavily linked to China's military apparatus, raising significant alarms regarding the potential exposure of sensitive orbital data and the integrity of Western critical infrastructure supply chains."