Airbus-led consortium wins French military satellite contract worth over EUR 1.5 billion
France’s defense procurement agency awarded Airbus a military Earth observation satellite contract worth more than EUR 1.5 billion for a consortium that includes Thales Alenia Space.
1. Contract details
The contract covers two satellites, ground systems and in-orbit support, and is scheduled to run until the end of the 2030s. IRIS will replace France’s CSO satellites, improving image quality and reducing delivery times for military intelligence.
