Verified Rheinmetall press release, 11 June 2026
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