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Airbus wins contract for advanced Spanish military radar satellites
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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Airbus will construct two PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain, enhancing military and civilian applications. The first is expected by mid-2031.
Airbus Secures Contract for Next-Generation Spanish Military Satellites
(Reuters) -Airbus' Defence and Space unit has been selected by Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat to build two advanced PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain's defence ministry, the company said on Wednesday.
The satellites will provide round-the-clock radar imagery for military intelligence and surveillance as well as civilian applications including disaster assessment, and will replace the current PAZ Earth observation satellite in service since 2018.
"In the current geopolitical context, with the PAZ-2 satellites, Airbus reaffirms its commitment to strengthening technological sovereignty in security and defence," said Alain Faure, head of Airbus Space Systems.
The first satellite is expected to enter service by mid-2031, Airbus said, with assembly and testing to take place at its facility in Getafe, Spain.
(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro; Editing by Jan Harvey)
Key Takeaways
- •Airbus will build two PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain.
- •The satellites will enhance military intelligence and civilian uses.
- •Hisdesat selected Airbus for this contract.
- •The first satellite is expected by mid-2031.
- •The project supports technological sovereignty in defence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Airbus wins contract for advanced Spanish military radar satellites
1What is the purpose of the PAZ-2 radar satellites?
The PAZ-2 satellites will provide round-the-clock radar imagery for military intelligence and surveillance, as well as civilian applications like disaster assessment.
2When is the first PAZ-2 satellite expected to enter service?
The first satellite is expected to enter service by mid-2031, with assembly and testing taking place at Airbus's facility in Getafe, Spain.
3Who is responsible for building the PAZ-2 satellites?
Airbus' Defence and Space unit has been selected by Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat to build the two advanced PAZ-2 radar satellites.
4What does Airbus aim to achieve with the PAZ-2 satellites?
Airbus aims to strengthen technological sovereignty in security and defence, particularly in the current geopolitical context.
