The Journal of Space Commerce

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German Armed Forces Award Contract to ICEYE, Rheinmetall

Deal Valued at About $2 Billion

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Tom Patton
Dec 30, 2025
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The German Armed Forces, through the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), have awarded a €1.7 billion (≈$2 billion) contract to ICEYE and Rheinmetall to supply space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation.

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