Bundeswehr plans satellite constellation of over 1,000 units for communication and reconnaissance
The Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is planning to build its own large satellite constellation for communication and reconnaissance purposes, potentially becoming one of the world's largest such constellations. The project is still in early planning stages with details kept secret, and the Bundeswehr is currently negotiating with potential suppliers about the structure and number of satellites, which could exceed 1,000.
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The Bundeswehr is planning to build its own satellite constellation.
The satellites are to be used for communication and reconnaissance, reports Handelsblatt, citing two sources from the business world.
The projects are still in the planning stage, and the plans are secret.
The Bundeswehr is currently negotiating with potential suppliers about this, said a high-ranking Bundeswehr representative.
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