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Rheinmetall Nordic and Andoya Space sign LOI on European launch

Rheinmetall Nordic and Andoya Space signed a letter of intent on 1 September 2025 to build commercial and tactical responsive launch services from northern Norway, aiming to close gaps in Europe's own satellite and launch value chain.

Verified Editor-read Rheinmetall press release, 1 September 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish any funded facility or launch contract, since a letter of intent commits neither party to invest.

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; read and approved by the editor on 2026-10-14. How the record is made

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