Thales, Leonardo SpA JV Secure Telecom Satellite Development Project in Nigeria

MT Newswires · 2d ago
05:55 AM EDT, 09/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Thales' (HO.PA) joint venture with aerospace and defense company Leonardo (LDO.MI) secured a telecommunications satellite development project from Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd., or NIGCOMSAT Ltd. Under the agreement, Thales Alenia Space will build the NigComSat-2A satellite, which will provide in-orbit connectivity services for more than 15 years, according to a Monday release. The French defense technology group added that the future satellite is set to expand the reach of Nigeria's digital services, while also boosting the reliability and quality of broadband and communication services.