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OHB Secures €1 Billion Contract for EU Satellite Program

September 3, 2026

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Key Takeaways

OHB signs €1 billion contract with SES for IRIS² satellite platforms.
The contract includes development and production of 18 MEO satellite platforms.
First launch is scheduled for 2029.
IRIS² aims to provide secure and resilient satellite communication for Europe.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate a significant step towards Europe's independence in secure satellite communication. The IRIS² program could enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and improve crisis response capabilities, which suggests a major contribution to Europe's digital security and competitiveness.

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What Happened

European Space Group To Develop Satellite Platforms For IRIS²

OHB has secured a contract worth nearly €1 billion with European satellite operator SES to develop and produce 18 satellite platforms for the EU’s IRIS² Secure Connectivity Programme. The programme aims to provide highly secure and high-performance communication services to both public and private users. The first launch is scheduled for 2029, with initial services expected to become available in 2030. This development was reported by Defensehere.

Source | Originally Published: August 6, 2026

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