Rheinmetall Partners with Poland’s SATIM

(MENAFN) Germany’s defense manufacturer Rheinmetall announced Tuesday that it has signed a technology supply deal with Polish deep-tech company SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny to support SPOCK-1, a cutting-edge satellite surveillance initiative for the German military.

Through the agreement, SATIM will serve as a technology provider, delivering artificial intelligence-powered solutions that transform extensive synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into practical intelligence for defense and security clients.

This contract solidifies SATIM’s position within Rheinmetall’s growing satellite reconnaissance portfolio.

SAR satellites allow uninterrupted observation of terrain both day and night, under all weather conditions. By using radar instead of optical sensors, they can penetrate cloud cover, smoke, rain, and darkness—capabilities regarded as essential for modern intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Rheinmetall stated that the system will be managed from Germany, enhancing national ISR strength and boosting situational awareness as part of its broader strategy to expand within an increasingly digital and interconnected battlespace.

“Our partnership with SATIM marks another important milestone in advancing Rheinmetall’s strategy,” said Timo Haas, CEO of Rheinmetall Electronics.

SATIM CEO Jacek Strzelczyk described the collaboration as a combination of startup innovation with the operational expertise of a global defense leader, emphasizing that the partnership aligns with Germany’s ISR needs and national security objectives.

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