https://spacewatch.global/tag/armin-papperger/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:13:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/armin-papperger/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/vantor-and-rheinmetall-partner-to-build-sovereign-unified-intelligence-fusing-capabilities-for-germany/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75017 Vantor and Rheinmetall have signed an MOU to build a unified sovereign spatial-intelligence capability for Germany and other European armed forces.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/rheinmetall-and-destinus-to-form-joint-venture-for-the-development-of-advanced-missile-systems/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:16:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72948 Rheinmetall and Destinus are establishing a joint venture, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems to manufacture, market, and deliver advanced missile systems, including cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/iceye-and-rheinmetall-team-up-to-deliver-german-armed-forces-space-reconnaissance-contract/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69946 The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has commissioned Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to supply the German Armed Forces with space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation. To deliver this capability, Rheinmetall has partnered with ICEYE to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. Based in Neuss, the joint venture will provide a high volume of SAR images via its exclusive constellation, offering a comprehensive service solution that includes full operations, ground station management, and AI-driven image evaluation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/iceye-and-rheinmetall-create-new-joint-venture-for-satellite-production/ Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65225 Rheinmetall and ICEYE have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, for satellite production. Rheinmetall will be the majority shareholder in the new joint venture with 60 per cent of the shares, while ICEYE holds 40 per cent. Nevertheless, the foundation is still subject to definitive agreements and official approvals.]]>