"The French perspective on the Russian threat has evolved": why France and Poland are increasing their cooperation in military satellites

 

France and Poland have announced plans to strengthen their partnerships in the area of ​​military satellites. The announcements were made on April 20 in Gdansk, Poland, during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

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Julie Ducos

April 20, 2026 at 6:17 PM

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Franco-Polish satellite cooperation is gaining momentum. On Monday, April 20, in Gdansk, during the bilateral summit between Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a "  declaration of intent  " was signed by their respective defense ministers regarding cooperation in the field of satellite telecommunications: the Polish state is expected to acquire a French satellite by the end of the year. An industrial cooperation agreement for the development of this geostationary military telecommunications satellite, intended for the Polish Ministry of Defense, was signed between Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and the Polish company Radmor—an affiliate of the Polish private arms giant WB Group .

Franco-Polish satellite cooperation is gaining momentum. On Monday, April 20, in Gdansk, during the bilateral summit between Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a "  declaration of intent  " was signed by their respective defense ministers regarding cooperation in the field of satellite telecommunications: the Polish state is expected to acquire a French satellite by the end of the year. An industrial cooperation agreement for the development of this geostationary military telecommunications satellite, intended for the Polish Ministry of Defense, was signed between Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and the Polish company Radmor—an affiliate of the Polish private arms giant WB Group .