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# OHB and Rheinmetall register joint venture for Bundeswehr secure satcom
- URL: https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/news/2026-06-11-ohb-rheinmetall-space-networks-jv/
- Published: 2026-06-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T10:50:23.000Z
- Description: OHB and Rheinmetall registered their joint venture OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks GmbH in Bremen on 11 June, tasked with building and operating the Bundeswehr's SATCOMBw Level 4 secure satellite communications architecture end to end.
- Author: Reidar Balstad
- Tags: Defence and space, Industry, investment and R&D, #news, #verified

Verified [Rheinmetall press release, 11 June 2026](https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/06/2026-06-11-ohb-and-rheinmetall-establish-joint-venture-ohb-rheinmetall-space-networks-gmbh?ref=sovereigntymonitor.eu)

**What it does not test.** Does not confirm the ownership split between OHB and Rheinmetall in the new company.

**How this item counts.** Towards autonomy: it changes who operates, who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight +8 of 36 possible. New German JV to build and operate new secure satcom tier; registered, not yet operating. [European Sovereignty Index](https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/sovereignty-index/)