Polish National Defense Ministry has signed an agreement with Iceye to supply three radar surveillance satellites (SAR) For the needs of Polish armed forces. The cost of the contract is approximately 200 millions of euros, with the possibility of extending three more satellites and the construction of ground infrastructure over the following 12 months within the Mikrosar National Program.
Increasing defense opportunities
A contract is an important step for Poland in developing your own radar intelligence. Iceye will also cooperate with the Polish industry to create a mobile intelligence platform, observation (ISR), which will ensure almost real time of delivery of tasks to satellites, Downloading data and analyzing them.
Advantages of Iceye SAR-Satellites
Iceye satellites are capable of continuous observation of objects on Earth, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. They support the possibility of sharing and cross -setting of tasks with other countries, which contributes to the strengthening of European and Union cooperation in space defense.
Iceye operates the most in the world of SAR-satellite groups, that provides high frequency of recurrence and global coating. Due to the resolution of 25 cm, Satellites make it possible to accurately detect objects and monitor situations, that is crucial for modern defense operations.
Start of implementation and prospects
The agreement begins to be implemented immediately, Emphasizing the leading role of Iceye in the market of defense and civil satellite observation. Acquisition will significantly strengthen Poland's intelligence capabilities, and also opens the prospects of further cooperation with European and Union States.