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Airbus to Build SpainSat NG-III as Spain Replaces Lost Secure Communications Satellite

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Hisdesat has contracted Airbus to build SpainSat NG-III, replacing SpainSat NG-II and completing Spain’s secure communications architecture. The award underscores continued European investment in sovereign satellite communications infrastructure and follows broader regional activity around secure connectivity networks.

Discovered 2026-09-17T01:55:58.031900-07:00 | 2026-09-17T01:55:58.031900-07:00

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  • SpainSat NG-III will replace the lost SpainSat NG-II and complete Spain’s planned secure communications architecture, directly affecting national resilience and protected connectivity.
  • The contract adds to Europe’s expanding secure communications activity, including parallel developments involving SpainSat NG-III and Europe’s IRIS² network, creating opportunities and competitive pressure for satellite manufacturers and connectivity providers.

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