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Posted on April 16, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleGermany’s competition regulator has cleared Rheinmetall Digital and OHB to form a joint venture for a Bundeswehr satellite procurement, saying their distinct roles pose no antitrust issues.
BERLIN, April 16 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall Digital and German satellite maker OHB are permitted to establish a joint venture to handle a future procurement contract from the German armed forces, the German cartel office said on Thursday.
The Rheinmetall subsidiary will be responsible for user and network segments, while OHB will cover the space and ground segments of the satellites, said the office in a statement.
"Rheinmetall Digital and OHB operate in different sectors," said office president Andreas Mundt. "There are no competition concerns regarding the establishment of the joint venture."
(Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Madeline Chambers)
The joint venture aims to handle a future procurement contract for satellites from the German armed forces.
The German cartel office approved the establishment of the joint venture.
Rheinmetall Digital will manage user and network segments, while OHB will handle the space and ground segments.
No, the German cartel office found no competition concerns regarding the joint venture.
Rheinmetall Digital and OHB operate in different sectors according to the German cartel office.
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