The Emirati Ministry of Defense (MoD) issued a tender in late July 2024 to procure image-gathering geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) satellites.
South Korea’s Satrec Initiative has submitted an offer that includes a competitive package leveraging their expertise in high-resolution Earth observation satellites.
This note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects including:
- The offer submitted by Satrec
- The technical specifications of the offer
- The frontrunner company to secure the deal and what could disrupt it
- An expected timeframe for a decision to be made
The note also highlights a parallel proposal by Satrec aimed at gaining a competitive edge over other contenders.