There are reports that the German army (Bundeswehr) is lining up its strategy to develop its independent satellite constellation. The costs will reportedly be around €12 billion.

The commitment is key and could impact the Europe-wide IRIS2 mega-constellation. Germany has frequently said it is now wholly in favour of the European scheme.

Earlier details suggested that Germany wanted a Mid-Earth orbiting (MEO) fleet of between 12 and 24 satellites, and to be ready for operation by 2032. The IRIS2 constellation, which is also intended to be super-secure in terms of its transmissions, is planned to be ready by the end of this decade.

A 2024 presentation by the Bundeswehr talked of its “MEO own solution… autonomous, owned constellation”.

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