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Hispasat named IRIS2 ground segment prime contractor worth EUR 1.6 billion

Hispasat, part of Spain's Indra group, was named IRIS2 prime contractor for the ground segment (antennas, control systems, network links) across the whole constellation, a budget exceeding EUR 1.6 billion, alongside the SpaceRISE implementation deal.

Verified Editor-read Hispasat press release, 7 August 2026

What it does not test. Does not disclose the exact contract price beyond "exceeds EUR 1.6 billion" or Indra's precise ownership stake in Hispasat.

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. Spanish firm builds/runs IRIS2 ground segment, EUR1.6bn contract awarded. 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 2026-09-24. How the record is made

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