Bundeswehr, a state-owned entity based in Germany, was founded in 1990 and employs approximately 3,000 individuals. It functions as the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, encompassing both their military branches and associated civil administration and procurement authorities.
The Bundeswehr selected AVILUS in July 2026 to carry out the “Grille” rescue drone innovation project, supporting the expansion of uncrewed airborne capabilities for medical evacuation and logistics operations. The contract, concluded in early April 2026, involves the trial operation of two “Grille” drones for uncrewed qualified airborne patient transport. Previously in July, the German military detailed plans to operate up to 1,200 low Earth orbiting satellites by 2030 for communication and reconnaissance, allocating approximately 200 satellites for its SATCOMBw Stufe 4 communications system. This strategic move, reported on July 14, follows earlier revelations on July 8 that the Bundeswehr was planning its own satellite constellation for similar purposes, with details still in early, secret stages. The ambition to deploy as many as 1,200 satellites by 2030 positions Germany's military to become one of the largest owners of a satellite fleet globally, potentially second only to Starlink, as initially reported on July 7, underscoring a belief that future conflicts will hinge on control of space-based assets.
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