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BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems sign MoU for joint reconnaissance satellite

BAE Systems and South Korea's Hanwha Systems signed a non-binding memorandum to jointly develop a multi-sensor low-earth-orbit reconnaissance satellite, pairing BAE's radio-frequency sensors with Hanwha's SAR technology.

Verified AI-drafted BAE Systems press release via EuropaWire, 11 June 2025

What it does not test. Does not commit either company to build or fund the satellite, name a customer, or set a timeline; it is a statement of intent only.

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.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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