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Full production has begun on the six Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at Airbus’ site in Friedrichshafen, Germany, with the arrival of the first satellite Flight Model structure from Beyond Gravity in Zurich. After initial preparation the panels will be dispatched to other Airbus sites before final integration and testing at Friedrichshafen. The Galileo G2 satellites are scheduled for launch in the coming years to support the initial deployment and validation of the G2 System.

Airbus starts Galileo Second Generation satellite production

  Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Space Systems at Airbus, said: “After the successful design phase we are now kicking off production in earnest of the state-of-the-art Galileo G2 satellites. Our teams in Friedrichshafen are working with engineers across Europe to meet the challenging schedule and finalise these sophisticated satellites which will further improve the global …

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The European Union is running late on its promise to deliver one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine within 12 months, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.

EU behind on 1-million-shell target for Ukraine, top official says

  EU states decided to provide Ukraine with the shells until March 2024 to support the country in its defence against Russia, but only about 300,000 shells have been delivered so far. Fulfilling the pledge was a “challenge,” Michel said. “We are working to get 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine,” he said. …

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