Thales Wins 500M Euro Eutelsat Deal

Thales Alenia Space signed a 500 million euro agreement with Eutelsat to supply payloads for the European Union IRIS2 satellite constellation. The secure network aims to support government and military communications starting in 2029.

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The logo of European satellite operator Eutelsat is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Thales Alenia Space signed a €500 million ($582 million) contract with EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS on Thursday morning to supply government payloads for the IRIS² satellite constellation. The order represents an initial tranche under a broader program expected to exceed €3 billion. The agreement positions the joint venture to build technical equipment for 330 low Earth orbit satellites aimed at securing European communications.

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