Qatar remains focused on strengthening its space defense capabilities through the acquisition of military communications satellites.
Thales Alenia Space, Leonardo in partnership with Telespazio, and Roketsan with the Turkish Space Agency (TUA), have each submitted proposals.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- The company that is currently favored to win the contract
- The reasons behind this choice
- The expected timeline for finalizing the agreement
- Key components of the anticipated deal
The note also mentions a potential extended agreement that Qatar is also considering.
