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IRIS² gets green light with more funding and satellites

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Europe’s IRIS² secure communications program has cleared a key development milestone, unlocking implementation with additional funding and an expanded satellite constellation. The decision advances the European effort to establish sovereign, secure connectivity infrastructure for government and strategic users.

Discovered 2026-08-07T23:44:50.488896-07:00 | 2026-08-07T23:44:50.488896-07:00

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  • The approval moves IRIS² from development toward implementation, marking a significant step for Europe’s sovereign secure-connectivity ambitions.
  • The program’s expanded funding and satellite fleet indicate a larger infrastructure commitment than previously planned.
  • The milestone follows efforts to add 66 early-delivery LEO satellites, underscoring the program’s focus on preserving deployment momentum.

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