EU and South Korea sign IRIS² administrative arrangement for secure satellite connectivity

The EU and South Korea formalized an administrative arrangement for IRIS², the EU's multi-orbit secure satellite constellation, aimed at enhancing secure communications and strategic autonomy. This deepens EU-ROK cooperation in space-based defense and security infrastructure, signaling a broader push to secure space assets against emerging threats. The arrangement is a step toward operationalizing IRIS² with international partners, though specific capabilities and timelines remain undisclosed.