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Prime Contractor For Europe's Most Advanced Secure Satellite
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s most advanced secure communications satellite. The satellite introduces technological enhancements, delivering greater operational agility, expanded bandwidth, and superior protection against jamming and electronic threats. The programme represents Europe’s most advanced secure satellite communications constellation, delivering high-capacity, encrypted command-and-control connectivity for defence and government missions. The contract was announced by Airbus Defence and Space, as reported by AeroMorning.com.