France orders two Iris reconnaissance satellites to replace CSO, securing geospatial intel

France's DGA has contracted two new high-resolution optical imaging satellites under the Iris program, replacing the CSO series. This secures French space-based reconnaissance capacity, which has been a key intelligence asset for Ukraine. The move signals continued investment in strategic space assets amid evolving threats.

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