The new venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, includes four German space startups as “initial” partners.
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/iceye-rhenmetall-form-german-joint-venture-for-space-based-isr/