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Rheinmetall and Argotec launch first air-defense satellite
Original: Rheinmetall, Argotec launch first satellite for military air-defense network
German defense contractor Rheinmetall and Italian aerospace firm Argotec have launched the first satellite for a military air-defense network, marking a move into space-based security infrastructure. The project aims to strengthen air-defense capabilities from orbit, and the debut launch signals the start of what both companies describe as a broader planned constellation for military use.
Why now: The launch combines two major European defense and aerospace firms in a first-of-its-kind military satellite network, drawing attention amid rising European defense spending.
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