The military satellite remains a particularly controversial topic, especially since its initial budget was topped with an additional €139 million by the government coalition in November last year. An enquiry into the project, proposed by the opposition, was meanwhile rejected.
Read also: MPs feel they have been lied to during hearingsDuring the Monday presentation, the Defence Directorate focused on the benefits of the “Luxeosys” project, enlisting foreign interest as a first indicator for success. Officials further highlighted the advantages for the Grand Duchy and its allies, before presenting the individual service providers that are to be contracted.
A press release further conveys that OHB from Italy will then run a critical design review of the satellite itself, as well as its ground segment.
