TechHispasat takes lead role in EU’s €15.6 billion IRIS2 satellite network

Spanish defence company Indra said its majority-owned satellite operator Hispasat has been appointed prime contractor for antennas, control systems and ground links in the European Union’s IRIS2 secure satellite network. The contract has a budget of more than €1.6 billion, or about $1.74 billion. Hispasat’s appointment gives it a leading role in the wider €15.6 billion satellite programme.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-07 09:00Original