Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and RADMOR have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to develop a geostationary defense telecommunications satellite for Poland’s Ministry of Defense. Announced in Gdańsk on April 20, 2026, the project strengthens Poland’s national space sovereignty with end-to-end secure communications.
The satellite, part of the European Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan launched in 2025, will provide robust, resilient communications for Polish armed forces. It incorporates anti-jamming capabilities and cybersecurity measures for space and ground operations, addressing threats in a competitive space environment.
Thales Alenia Space, a Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) joint venture, leads with expertise in military communications payloads and mission control. Airbus Defence and Space contributes efficient satellite platform design and industrialization. RADMOR provides secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.
This partnership combines specialized capabilities to deliver a complete sovereign system. It bolsters Poland’s operational independence in defense telecommunications, enhancing military readiness amid Europe’s push for strategic space autonomy.