The technology group Rheinmetall, based in Düsseldorf, and SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny, a Polish deep-tech company specialising in the AI-supported analysis of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, have signed a technology supply contract.
The content is the support of the German customer’s satellite-based reconnaissance program. The agreement formalises SATIM’s role as a technology supplier to Rheinmetall for the delivery of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for the Bundeswehr. Under the contract, SATIM will supply AI-based capabilities that transform large volumes of complex radar imagery into actionable information. The agreement supports SPOCK-1, the German satellite reconnaissance program awarded to Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. SATIM will provide its technology as a supplier within the European Union, while Rheinmetall will operate the system independently in Germany.
Dr. Timo Haas, CEO Rheinmetall Electronics emphasises:
Our partnership with SATIM marks another important milestone in advancing Rheinmetall’s strategy to strengthen our capabilities and footprint in an increasingly digital and connected battlespace. By combining our expertise and technologies, we are >building a powerful foundation for faster, data-driven decision-making and superior situational awareness for our customers. This collaboration is another example of cutting-edge and combat-ready solutions at speed.
Dr. Timo Haas, CEO, Rheinmetall Electronics
Commenting on the agreement, Jacek Strzelczyk, CEO of SATIM, said:
The contract between SATIM and Rheinmetall combines the agility and innovation of a deep-tech startup with the scale and mission experience of a global defence prime. Together, we will deliver effective solutions that support Germany’s national >security priorities and will strengthen allied defence capabilities. This milestone demonstrates the maturity of our technology and its alignment with Germany’s ISR requirements.
Jacek Strzelczyk, CEO, SATIM
The technology supply contract brings together Rheinmetall’s system integration expertise and its established position in the German defence market with SATIM’s AI-based data analysis capabilities. The collaboration is intended to enhance situational awareness, support informed decision-making, and enable timely operational responses in a complex and evolving security environment.
About Rheinmetall Rheinmetall is a leading international defence systems company and a driver of forward-looking innovations in civil markets. Through its technologies, products and systems, Rheinmetall creates the indispensable foundation for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The DAX-listed company has more than 40,000 employees at 174 locations worldwide and generated sales of around €9.8 billion in the 2024 financial year.
About SATIM SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny Sp. z o.o. is a European deep tech company based in Krakow, Poland. It develops advanced solutions for automatically analysing radar satellite images using artificial intelligence. Its technology converts large volumes of complex SAR data into actionable information, helping customers in the defence, security, and intelligence sectors worldwide to enhance their situational awareness,operational decision-making, and strategic planning.
