German defense firm partners with Iceye to build SAR satellites

German defense firm partners with Iceye to build SAR satellites

German defense contractor Rheinmetall plans to start building synthetic aperture radar satellites next year with Finnish SAR constellation operator Iceye, amid Europe’s broader push to bolster military intelligence capabilities. The post German defense firm partners with Iceye to build SAR satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Rheinmetall and ICEYE plan to establish a joint venture – satellite production and other space solutions in the new Rheinmetall Space Cluster

Rheinmetall and ICEYE plan to establish a joint venture – satellite production and other space solutions in the new Rheinmetall Space Cluster

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to Create Satellite Production Joint Venture in Germany - Defense Daily

Germany’s Rheinmetall AG and Finland’s ICEYE said that they signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to create the Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions joint venture–60 percent owned by Rheinmetall and […]

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to form joint venture to produce satellites and other space solutions - European Security & Defence

Rheinmetall and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite specialist ICEYE are to further intensify their co-operation by establishing a joint venture … mehr... The post Rheinmetall and ICEYE to form joint venture to produce satellites and other space solutions appeared first on European Security & Defence.

Rheinmetall benefits from the war business like hardly any other German company. Soon it also wants to offer products for space – because data from there is becoming more and more importantGermany's largest armaments company Rheinmetall strengthens its business with space satellites. After the Düsseldorf Group bought in last year from the Finnish satellite manufacturer Iceye and acquired certain distribution rights, the production of such missil…

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to establish joint venture for satellite production

Rheinmetall will hold a 60 per cent majority stake in the joint venture, while ICEYE will own 40 per cent. The memorandum of understanding was signed on 8 May 2025, and the formation of the company is still subject to final agreements and regulatory approvals. The joint venture will initially focus on the production of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, followed by the development of additional space solutions. The production activities …