Creation of a military equivalent of Starlink proposed in Germany

12:35 - 28.01.2026

January 28, Fineko/abc.az. Arms concern Rheinmetall and spacecraft manufacturer OHB are negotiating the development of a satellite system for the German Armed Forces.

ABC.AZ informs that the goal is to receive a portion of €35 billion allocated for military space technologies.

It is planned to create a low-orbit grouping of secure satellite communications. The idea is based on expanding military capabilities and reducing dependence on the U.S.