Airbus joins forces for Poland's milsatcom

Gdansk, Poland – 20 April 2026 – Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) and RADMOR, today announced the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement to develop a geostationary defence telecommunications satellite dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defence.

The announcement was made during a ceremony attended by Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin. The event took place amid celebrations of the fellowship day between Poland and France, underscoring the longstanding industrial cooperation between the two nations.

As part of the ‘Readiness 2030’ plan initiated by the European Commission in 2025, this new geostationary satellite will offer secure communications for the Polish armed forces, ensuring a very high level of robustness and resilience. With the return of high-intensity conflicts in a more contested space environment, this end-to-end system will be cyber-secured across ground and space segments, resistant to threats, thereby contributing to the strengthening of Poland’s national space sovereignty.

The three partners will combine their respective expertise in military communications payloads, mission control, efficient satellite platform design and industrialisation, as well as secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.

“This partnership is what Europe working together is all about. Partnering across borders for innovation and industrial competitiveness for a better-connected and safer world. This is also a further chapter in Airbus’ decades-long partnership with the Polish armed forces and industry.” said Alain Fauré, Head of Space Systems at Airbus Defence and Space.

“We are proud to lead this strategic industrial cooperation, delivering cutting-edge secure communications capabilities to the Polish Ministry of National Defence,” said Hervé Derrey, President and CEO of Thales Alenia Space. “This geostationary satellite project will embody the highest standards of resilience, cybersecurity, and anti-jamming technologies, reflecting our commitment to strengthening European defence sovereignty. Together with Airbus Defence and Space and RADMOR, we are providing Poland’s armed forces with a robust, end-to-end solution that meets the challenges of today’s complex security environment.”

“We are starting a new chapter in European space cooperation on a scale that will enable the delivery of a reliable system for the Polish Armed Forces. RADMOR, as part of WB GROUP, stands proudly among world-class partners, contributing its expertise and long-standing experience to provide secure, resilient, and mission-critical satellite communication capabilities. The decision to start space activities at RADMOR was a natural consequence of expanding the company’s capabilities, frequency range, and communications portfolio. Today’s battlefield is already closely integrated with space infrastructure; therefore, extending RADMOR’s competencies into satellite communications ensures seamless, secure, and resilient connectivity across all operational domains”, said Bartłomiej Zając, CEO of RADMOR.

About Airbus

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus designs and manufactures modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in space systems, defence and security. In helicopters, Airbus provides efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

About Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space leverages a unique combination of skills, technological expertise, and industrial capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, defense, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures - drawing on 50 years of proven experience. Institutions, governments, and private industry rely on Thales Alenia Space to design satellite-based systems that provide anytime, anywhere, connections and positioning, monitor our planet, enhance management of its resources, explore our Solar System, and unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Embodied by its Space for Life purpose, Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping build a better and more sustainable life on Earth, and beyond. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space also teams up with Telespazio to form the Space Alliance, which offers a complete range of solutions including services. Thales Alenia Space posted consolidated revenues of €2.36 billion in 2025 and has more than 8,000 employees in 7 countries with 14 sites in Europe.

About RADMOR

RADMOR is one of the most innovative Polish companies, manufacturing and delivering highly reliable communication equipment that integrates precise and fast data transmission with security and reliability for the Polish Armed Forces. RADMOR's highly versatile, carefully designed military and commercial radios are distinguished by their reliability, maintainability, and full alignment with operational needs. RADMOR is well suited to deliver secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity components, thanks to its proven expertise in military-grade communication systems and deep integration within Poland’s defense ecosystem. Its long-term support capabilities and close cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense ensure the reliability, security, and continuity of the satellite communication system throughout its entire lifecycle.

RADMOR is part of WB GROUP, the largest private defense corporation in Poland, which provides a fully integrated communication and command network enabling the management of all types of armed and uniformed forces. WB GROUP offers a range of innovative communication and command systems, unmanned systems, and integration solutions, delivering its products to armed forces worldwide.