France signs deal for sale of two observation satellites to Poland
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France and Poland have signed an agreement to sell two French observation satellites to Poland, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Twitter.
“This big contract reflects Polandtrust us Technology and industry,” said Lecornu after meeting with his Polish counterpart in Warsaw.
The Polish Arms Agency says the net value of the deal is around 575 million euros ($611.69 million) and the launch of the Polish satellites produced by Airbus Defense & Space will be completed in 2027.
Lors de mon Đéplacement à Varsovie, à l’issue de mon entretien avec @mblaszczakla France et la Pologne ont signé un accord pour la vente de deux satellites d’observation français.
Ce contrat majeur temmoigne de la confiance de la Pologne dans notre technologie et industrie. pic.twitter.com/FXifR6boj2
– Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu) December 27, 2022
(Reuters)