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Germany's defence ministry confirms plan for own satellite constellation

Germany's defence ministry confirmed to Handelsblatt on 9 April 2025 that the Bundeswehr plans its own satellite constellation, targeted for about 2029, to cut reliance on SpaceX's Starlink for military communications and earth observation.

Reported AI-drafted Handelsblatt, 9 April 2025, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore

What it does not test. This does not establish a budget figure, contractor selection, or a formal government funding decision for the constellation.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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