OHB System AG signed a contract today with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) for the development and construction of the “SARah” satellite-based radar reconnaissance system. The total contract value is 816 million euros.
Under the contract signed today, OHB System AG, as the prime contractor, will be responsible for implementing the entire system. In addition, OHB will supply the two reflector satellites and the key components of the ground segment, including the two ground stations. Astrium GmbH will act as a subcontractor, supplying the phased-array satellite as well as the necessary specialized ground segment functions.