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Poland doubles its IRIS2 satellite constellation funding to EUR 656 million

Poland's interior minister signed an agreement with EU Commissioner Kubilius doubling Poland's national contribution to the IRIS2 secure satellite constellation to EUR 656 million, funding twelve satellites and a Warsaw ground station linked to GovNet.

Verified AI-drafted Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration press release, 21 July 2026

What it does not test. This does not establish Poland's share of ownership or control in the SpaceRISE consortium that will operate IRIS2.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight +4 of 36 possible. Poland funds EUR656M for 12 IRIS2 satellites plus Warsaw ground station. 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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