# Norway's Kongsberg and Germany's Helsing team up to provide Europe with a sovereign satellite constellation.

*aerospace · news · 2025-12-10 · DefenseNews.com*

## Key points

- Kongsberg and Helsing plan to launch a sovereign European defense satellite constellation by 2029.
- Hensoldt will provide advanced sensors and Isar Aerospace is chosen as the preferred launch partner.
- The constellation will integrate Kongsberg satellites with Helsing AI for multi-sensor satellite image analysis.
- Local satellite production will be established in Germany to support European self-reliance in defense capabilities.
- Recent U.S. data-sharing limitations with Ukraine motivated Europe’s push for sovereign space intelligence.

**Companies:** Kongsberg, Helsing, Hensoldt, ICEYE
**Countries:** Norway, Germany, Finland

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