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Rheinmetall and Argotec launch first military air-defense satellite
Original: Rheinmetall, Argotec launch first satellite for military air-defense network
German defense company Rheinmetall and Italian aerospace firm Argotec have launched the first satellite for a planned military air-defense network. The satellite marks the start of a space-based system intended to strengthen detection and tracking of aerial threats, reflecting Europe's push to build independent defense space capabilities amid heightened security concerns.
Why now: The launch signals Europe's growing investment in space-based military infrastructure amid current security tensions.
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