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Arianespace to Launch Two New German Military Satellites

9/25/2025

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Arianespace and Airbus Defence and Space signed a contract to launch two SATCOMBw Stufe 3 satellites for German Armed Forces.
The missions will use Ariane 6 rockets built by ArianeGroup from French Guiana.
This program replaces COMSATBw 1 and 2.
Airbus Defence and Space handles satellite design, integration, and 15-year operational services; first launch before decade's end.

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Story summary

Arianespace and Airbus Defence and Space signed a contract to launch two SATCOMBw Stufe 3 satellites for German Armed Forces.
The missions will use Ariane 6 rockets built by ArianeGroup from French Guiana.
This program replaces COMSATBw 1 and 2.
Airbus Defence and Space handles satellite design, integration, and 15-year operational services; first launch before decade's end.